Develop As A PDR Technician - 4 Week Technician Programme

Start your career in Paintless Dent Repair with our flagship 4 Week Level 1 Training Programme.

Designed for complete beginners and technicians looking to develop professional-level PDR skills, our Level 1 course provides an intensive blend of theory and hands-on practical training. Over four weeks, you’ll learn the core principles, techniques and repair processes used by professional Paintless Dent Repair technicians, progressing from fundamental dent removal through to more advanced repairs and tool control.

Unlike many introductory courses, your learning doesn’t end when the course finishes. Every trainee receives three months of online and telephone support, a future one-day assessment day to be taken within the first year, and a six-month tool discount, helping you continue your development with confidence as you build your career.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the programme you’ll receive structured practical training covering:

• Reflection and lighting techniques
• Damage assessment and repair planning
• Gaining safe access to damaged panels
• Professional tool selection and correct tool usage
• Tool tip location and accuracy
• Push techniques and tool control
• Knocking down and blending techniques
• Small dent removal
• Crease dent removal
• Bodyline repair techniques
• Poor access repair methods
• Introduction to side panel repairs
• Side panel access procedures
• Multi-tip tools and their applications
• Essential technician tools and their correct use
• Different lighting and reflection systems
• Basic trim removal and installation procedures
• Introduction to complex dent removal using multiple tools
• Using long bars and working at distance
• Introduction to Glue Pull Repair (GPR)
• Heat application techniques
• Combining glue pulling with traditional PDR methods
• Introduction to complex trim removal and installation
• Safe recognition and handling considerations for hybrid and electric vehicles
• Rust and corrosion protection
• Final practical assessments

Every topic is taught through a combination of classroom instruction, live demonstrations and extensive practical exercises, allowing you to develop the confidence and muscle memory required to perform repairs to a professional standard.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals looking to begin a career in Paintless Dent Repair.
• Bodyshop technicians wishing to add PDR to their skill set.
• SMART repair technicians looking to expand the services they offer.
• Automotive professionals seeking a structured, industry-recognised introduction to PDR.

No previous PDR experience is required. The course has been designed to take complete beginners through a progressive learning programme, building confidence and competence every step of the way.

What Can You Expect?

By the end of the four weeks, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the principles, tools and techniques required to carry out a wide variety of Paintless Dent Repairs.

The expected outcome is for trainees to confidently assess damage, select the correct tools and repair methods, and complete a range of repairs using structured PDR techniques. While becoming a highly accomplished PDR technician requires continued practice and experience, you’ll leave the course with the knowledge, practical ability and confidence to continue developing towards professional-level repairs.

To support your ongoing progression, you’ll also receive:

• Six months’ tool discount to help you build your professional toolkit.
• Three months of online and telephone support from our experienced instructors.
• A one-day assessment and refresher day, to be taken within 12 months of completing the course, allowing you to review your progress, refine your techniques and receive further guidance.

Why Train With Us?

Our Level 1 PDR Course has been developed to provide one of the most comprehensive introductions to Paintless Dent Repair available. Delivered in a professional workshop using industry-leading equipment and structured teaching methods, the course focuses on building correct techniques from day one while providing extensive practical experience throughout.

Combined with ongoing post-course support and assessment, this programme gives aspiring technicians the strongest possible foundation for a successful career in Paintless Dent Repair.