Leather Repair Training Courses. SMART Repair Courses

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1 Leather Repair Company Leather Repair Training Courses SMART Repair Courses

2 The UK s only recognised leather repair courses with an approved assessor and training centre co-ordinator, plus an industry authorised leather repair training programme. Gain your QAP qualification now in automotive repairs Leather Repair Company are part of the Restorers Group of Companies. Restorers Limited, Co Reg Number in the UK Contact us today Unit 22, Argyle Street Factory Estate, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU3 1HD. MEMBER OF THE FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESS Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p1

3 Types of courses & costs Thank you for contacting us about our training courses. Our courses are very hands on, you will learn everything you need to know about leather and restoring it. We offer several types of courses as follows. 1 Day Detailers Course & Kit 1 day training course designed just for detailers, learning about leather cleaning and care processes and carry out minor repairs and touch ups and colour systems and techniques. 375 plus VAT per person. See page 12 for full details. 3 Day IMI Automotive/Furniture Course 3 day training course, this course covers everything for cars and furniture. IMI Awards registration and certification is all included within your course costs, this course is for automotive repairs, gaining you a QAP Qualification, costs including full technicians repair kit is just 995 plus VAT per person. See page 11 for full details & contents. The only additional cost on this course is the IMI registration of 75 plus VAT. 4 Day IMI Expert Leather Repair Course & Kit The 4 day Leather Expert Course will teach you everything you need to know, with a full day focused on SMART REPAIRS, a day on preperation and restorations / colouring / colour changes, and a day focusing on colour mixing and leather ID. The final day will include tips, tricks of the trade and two tone leather restorations. Comes complete with the BIGGEST kit ever, including a compressor plus VAT per person. See page 13 for full details. 2 Tone/Antique Course This is a two day training course to learn how to care and repair two tone and antique leathers, learning applications and sealing methods to gain different types of finishes. 395 plus VAT per person or Kit & training 742 plus vat per person. Cleaning & ID Course Learn the ins and outs of leather cleaning and what to use on each type of leather and how to remove stains and care for leather, includes full leather ID training to gain you an understanding of leather. 150 plus VAT per person or kit & training 395 plus VAT per person. Leather Refresher Course Brush up on your skills and find out new tips and tricks of the trade and learn all about new products. 195 plus VAT per person. Leather Introduction Days These days are designed for large groups and car clubs to come along on a day to learn and see all about leather repairs and care and have a go yourself at repairs on our test items. Registration fee 10 per person. 1-on-1 Course A one on one course can be arranged if you prefer not to work in a small group this 3 day course costs 2,500 plus VAT. SMART Repair Fabric Course This is a one day SMART repair fabric / velour repair course, this complete intense course includes a full kit at plus VAT. Other Details Not only is the leather repair market enormous and constantly growing in popularity, the Leather Repair Company are rapidly becoming the best recognised brand in its field. We supply a varied range of kits, listed here are the three most popular kits. (See individual contents further on). : Large Starter Kit (page 10) : 3 day automotive / furniture course including kit (page 11) : 1 day Detailers kit including training (page12) : 2 day Detailers course & kit (page 13) When would you like to book in a course? Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p2

4 All our courses are certified The UK s only recognised leather repair courses with an approved assessor & a training centre co-ordinator and an industry authorised leather repair training programme. Gain your QAP qualification now in automotive repairs. About us & your trainers All our training courses are based upon an International Qualifications Framework where there is an assessed outcome. We have a management system in place, to ensure the assessor and the centre co-ordinator keep up with industry standards for repairs and restoration at all times. The courses we run are run by the UK s finest professional instructor Richard Hutchins who has been involved in leather since the age of 14, over the years Richard has trained companies far and wide, from vehicle detailers, aircraft companies, furniture manufacturers, clothing companies, handbag companies, car manufacturers, yacht suppliers and even interior designers. With our leather repair training centre being an approved centre it makes it very unique compared to others, you are provided with full approval and certification. With our leather repair training courses being the choice of people today due to it s in depth hands on training, this gives the trainee a much better and clearer approach to leather repairs, far better than any other company in the leather repair training market today. All courses that are booked are on a non-refundable basis and cannot be changed. Only under exceptional circumstances will a course be changed for you, if you just wish to change as that date is not acceptable to you any more then we will charge an additional 75 plus VAT on top of your course as we will have lost a slot for that date. If you need to contact us directly at the training centre please call Course starting & end times Each day the course starts at 9.30 am and finishes around 4.30 pm after you have done the written part of the course. The three day IMI course has a 21 question exam to answer at the end of day three, which all form part of your training evaluation and go towards your pass scores. On the two day IMI detailers course you get all 21 questions at the end of day two in one exam sitting. Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p3

5 What do I need to bring on my course? Please bring with you on the day a leather item to work on, ideally a car seat from a scrap yard or a footstool or seat base. Suitable protective footwear. Suitable clothing for working with paints and chemicals. Any medication that may be required. Additional points while on a course Make sure you ask plenty of questions and bring a note book with you to make loads of notes and a camera to take pictures of what you re doing. We will go through all of our products to ensure you know what each product is for, what job it does and in what order they should be used. Health & safety Health and Safety procedures need to be pointed out regarding safety when spraying and masks must be worn at all times when doing this. We will advise on correct storage procedures and disposal of unused products and how to store any solvent based products correctly. Pricing & marketing help We will help you to create a pricing structure enabling you, to easily and quickly price jobs up without the fear of getting it wrong. We can help with marketing ideas and look at any plans you may have and discuss these in detail. Ongoing support We provide lifetime technical help and advice. With full ongoing support with jobs, pricing and marketing help. Colour website We have a dedicated website for colour this can be found at Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p4

6 Course agenda main points All courses start at 9.30am & finish at 4.30pm. While on a training course, below are some of the main points that will be covered : Introduction to LRC : Trainee s introductions : Health & safety of leather care products : Leather identification : Carry out full colour mixing : Obtain an understanding of colour mixing guides & how to s : Colour mixing skills & how to use the colour mixing sections : Produce colour cards : Carry out repairs to tears & rips : Carry out repairs to holes : Preparing leather for repair : How to mask up leather & problems with this : How to use a spray gun & cleaning equipment : Carrying out full spraying techniques : Mixing sealers : Application of clear coat sealers : A guide to two tone work & how to achieve this : Run through all the kit & products : Leather repair kit & equipment : Leather cleaning techniques : Run through different types of repairs : Carry out repairs to scratches & scuffs All training courses now include FREE lunch. Remember... all our courses are IMI certified. ** Please bring with you on the day a leather item to work on, ideally a car seat from a scrap yard or a footstool or seat base ** Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p5

7 A look at Trainee s kits This just provides an idea of what some of our trainee kits look like, this is a variety of kits that we supply to technicians. Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p6

8 Trainee s facilities Each trainee has a dedicated training station. We provide on the day everything you will ever require to carry out your training to the maximum. We provide all equipment and tools to ensure your training flows nicely and you have an enjoyable experience while with us. We run one of the most professional training courses, to the highest standards in the world all here in Yorkshire. We never have more than four trainees at any one time on a training course to ensure you are all catered for correctly, in accordance to our training systems we have in place due to the awarding body we work to. Opposite are some pictures of your working areas and equipment... Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p7

9 Trainee s facilities Trainees working hard on projects they brought along with them to work on... Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p8

10 Accommodation near the training centre Below is a selection of hotels for you to choose from, we are within walking distance of all these hotels, and some are very close to us. Holiday Inn on the Marina, Castle Street, Hull, HU1 2BX Book online or call: Holiday Inn Express Hull City Centre We have a deal with this hotel at 65 per night! 80 Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8LN Tel: Premier Inn Tower Street, Hull, HU9 1TQ Tel: Premier Inn West Hull Ferriby Road, Hull, Hessle HU13 0JA Tel: The Village Hotel Henry Boot Way, Hull, HU4 7DY Tel: Travelodge Hull Central Hotel Pryme Street, Hull, HU2 8HR Tel: Fax: ** Please bring with you on the day a leather item to work on, ideally a car seat from a scrap yard or a footstool or seat base ** Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p9

11 Large starter kit contents SPECIAL STARTER TRADE PRICE : All prices are subject to VAT Products & Tools 1 x 5ltr premium leather cleaner 1 x 1ltr leather protection cream 1 x 5ltr alcohol cleaner 1 x 250ml flexi filler 1 x 250ml Fibre binder 1 x 250ml quick dry filler 2 x 50ml coloured heavy filler Black & White 1 x 100ml leather glue 1 x 5ltr leather prep 1 x 1ltr leather finish gloss 1 x 1ltr leather finish matt 1 x 1ltr leather finish satin 1 x 250ml stain and ink remover 1 x 250ml softening agent 25 x large sponges 25 x small sponges 50 x tooth picks 50 x mixing sticks 10 x glue plastic sticks 20 x small mixing pots 10 x medium mixing pots 1 x black backing fabric 1 x white backing fabric 1 x airbrush HVLP spray gun 1 x small tampico brush 1 x large tampico brush 1 x pair of scissors 10 x red prep pads 8 x 320 sandpaper 8 x 1200 sandpaper Colourants 1 x 500ml Weak Black 1 x 500ml Bright Yellow 1 x 500ml Scarlet (Red) 1 x 500ml Strong Black 1 x 500ml Bright Red 1 x 500ml Dark Blue 1 x 500ml Orange 1 x 500ml White 1 x 500ml Magenta 1 x 500ml Red Oxide 1 x 500ml Violet 1 x 500ml Navy Blue 1 x 500ml Bright Green 1 x 500ml Lemon 1 x 500ml Yellow Oxide 1 x 500ml Umber Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p10

12 3 day course & medium starter kit Automotive/Furniture course IMI approved SPECIAL STARTER TRADE PRICE : All prices are subject to VAT Products & Tools 1 x 1ltr premium leather cleaner 1 x 500ml leather protection cream 1 x 1ltr alcohol cleaner 1 x 250ml flexi filler 1 x 250ml Fibre binder 1 x 250ml quick dry filler 2 x 50ml coloured heavy filler black & white 1 x 100ml leather glue 1 x 5ltr leather prep 1 x 500ml leather prep 1 x 500ml leather finish gloss 1 x 500ml leather finish satin 1 x 500ml leather finish matt 1 x 250ml stain and ink remover 1 x 250ml Softening Agent 25 x large sponges 25 x small sponges 50 x tooth picks 50 x Mixing sticks 10 glue plastic stick 20 x small mixing pots 10 x medium mixing pots 1 x black backing fabric 1 X airbrush HVLP spray gun 1 x folding magnifying glass 1 x small colour wheel 1 x small mouth diffuser 1 x small tampico brush 1 x large tampico brush 1 x pair of scissors 1 x plastic spatula 10 x red prep pads 8 x 320 sandpaper 8 x 1200 sandpaper 1 x hair drier Colourants 1 x 250ml Weak Black 1 x 250ml Bright Yellow 1 x 250ml Scarlet (Red) 1 x 250ml Strong Black 1 x 250ml Bright Red 1 x 250ml Dark Blue 1 x 250ml Orange 1 x 250ml White 1 x 250ml Magenta 1 x 250ml Red Oxide 1 x 250ml Violet 1 x 250ml Navy Blue 1 x 250ml Bright Green 1 x 250ml Lemon 1 x 250ml Yellow Oxide 1 x 250ml Umber 1 x 250ml Leather Primer 1 x 250ml Vinyl adhesion promoter Also including 1 x 3 days training course 1 x full manual USB stick 1 x fatmax tool chest on wheels This kit includes a full 3 day training course & the above kit, including full mobile tool kit. IMI approved leather repair course. IMI registration is 75, plus VAT Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p11

13 1 day detailers course & kit contents SPECIAL STARTER TRADE PRICE : All prices are subject to VAT Products & Tools 1 x 250ml premium leather cleaner 1 x 250ml leather protection cream 1 x 250ml alcohol cleaner 1 x 250ml stain and ink remover 1 x 250ml leather prep 1 x 250ml mould remover 1 x 250ml dashboard cleaner 1 x 100ml quick dry filler 2 x 50ml coloured heavy filler (black & white) 1 x 50ml leather glue 1 x 250ml leather finish gloss 1 x 250ml leather finish satin 1 x 250ml leather finish matt Accessories 10 x large sponges 25 x wooden mixing sticks 6 x glue plastic stick 10 x medium mixing pots 1 x black backing fabric 1 x small tampico brush 1 x large tampico brush 1 x pair of scissors 5 x red prep pads 1 x hairdryer 1 x plastic spatula 1 x folding magnifying glass 1 x pair wooden handled tweezers 1 x small mouth diffuser 1 x large mouth diffuser 1 x small colour wheel 4 x 320 sandpaper 4 x 1200 sandpaper 1 x pack No10a blades 1 x No 3 blade handle 1 x paintbrush 6 x terry towels Colourants 1 x 100ml Bright Yellow 1 x 100ml Scarlet (Red) 1 x 100ml Strong Black 1 x 100ml Dark Blue 1 x 100ml Orange 1 x 100ml White 1 x 100ml Magenta 1 x 100ml Red Oxide 1 x 100ml Violet 1 x 100ml Bright Green 1 x 100ml Yellow Oxide 1 x 100ml Umber Also including 1 x full day training course 1 x Stanley fat max tool box 23 1 x training manual USB stick This kit includes a full day training course & the above kit, including full mobile tool box Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p12

14 4 day expert leather course & kit contents SPECIAL STARTER TRADE PRICE : All prices are subject to VAT Products & Tools 1 x 1ltr premium leather cleaner 1 x 1lltr leather protection cream 1 x 1ltr aniline leather cleaner 1 x 500ml alcohol cleaner 1 x 250ml flexi filler 1 x 250ml Quick dry filler 1 x 250ml fibre binder 6 x 50ml coloured heavy filler 1 x 50ml leather glue 1 x tube contact adhesive 1 x 500ml leather prep 1 x 5ltr leather prep 1 x 500ml leather finish gloss 1 x 500ml leather finish satin 1 x 500ml leather finish matt 1 x 250ml stain and ink remover 1 x 250ml leather air freshener 1 x 250ml mould remover 1 x 250ml Softening Agent 20 x large sponges 30 x small sponges 50 x Tooth picks 20 x small mixing pots 10 x medium mixing pots 1 x black backing fabric 6 x 50ml assorted leather balms. 1 x Paasche airbrush 1 x Spare bottle for Paasche 1 x Brucle Mini Brush 1 x Brucle Maxi Brush 1 x Hair Dryer 1 x Compressor with air tank 1 x Airline 50 x glue sticks black plastic 50 x Large wooden mixing sticks 1 x Linen tester 1 x Tweezer set 2 x Pallet knives More Products & Tools 1 x Small Scissors 1 x Large Scissors 2 x Small paint touch up brushes 10 x Sheets of 1200 grit sandpaper 10 x sheets of 320 grit sandpaper 5 x Sheets of 3000 grit polishing paper 5 x Sheets of 7000 grit polishing paper 1 x Box of Red abrasive pads 1 x Pack of 12 terry towels 1 x Colour Wheel 1 x Knife handle 1 x Pack of knife blades 1 x Set of cleaning brushes for airbrush 1 x Scales 1 x Box of gloves 1 x Small atomizer 1 x Large atomizer 1 x 2 Masking Tape 1 x 1 Masking tape 1 x Spray Gun HVLP Colourants 1 x 250ml Weak Black 1 x 250ml Bright Yellow 1 x 250ml Scarlet (Red) 1 x 250ml Strong Black 1 x 250ml Bright Red 1 x 250ml Dark Blue 1 x 250ml Orange 1 x 250ml White 1 x 250ml Magenta 1 x 250ml Red Oxide 1 x 250ml Violet 1 x 250ml Navy Blue 1 x 250ml Green 1 x 250ml Lemon 1 x 250ml Yellow Oxide 1 x 250ml Umber 1 x 250ml Cream 1 x 250ml Buttermilk 1 x 250ml Light Grey 1 x 250ml Dark Grey 1 x 250ml Ivory 1 x 250ml Light Beige 1 x 250ml Maroon 1 x 250ml Dark Brown 1 x 250ml Light Blue 1 x 250ml Caramel 1 x 250ml Light Tan Also including 1 x 250ml Leather Primer 1 x 250ml Adhesion promoter for vinyl 1 x Fat Max Rolling Workshop 2 x plastic box for sponges 1 x Training Guides & Manual This kit includes a 4 day training course & the above kit, including full mobile tool kit. IMI approved leather repair course. IMI registration is 75, plus VAT Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p13

15 4 day expert leather course A quick guide to what you will be doing. Day 1: We go through leather ID, then the rest of the day is colour mixing, making colours matched to sections of leather, creating colour cards and more. Day 2: Carrying out SMART repairs to leather, allowing you to repair sofas and car seats quickly, allowing you to provide a drive in repair and drive out service. Day 3: Leather preparation, restoration, colouring and colour changes to leather car seats, sofas and much more. Things like tears, scratches, scuffs, etc are all covered. Day 4: Leather cleaning and protection systems for car interiors, sofas and more. Two tone work, antique work, aged look to leather and chesterfield colour restoration techniques. Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p14

16 1 day SMART repair velour/fabric course & kit contents SPECIAL STARTER TRADE PRICE : All prices are subject to VAT Products & Tools 34 flock fibre colours 1 x tube of contact adhesive 1 x 100ml flock base glue 1 x 100ml flock adhesive 1 x 100ml flock sealer 1 x 250ml fabric cleaner 1 x box of water based pencils Accessories 1 x flock fibre shaker 1 x puffer 1 x mouth atomiser 1 x large sub patch in white 1 x large sub patch in black 1 x bag of wadding 1 x block of foam 2 x plastic pallet knives 3 x metal spatulas 1 x pair of forceps 1 x pair of scissors 4 x small mixing pots 4 x large mixing pots 20 X tooth picks 6 X glue sticks 8 X stirring sticks Also including 1 x 1 day training course 1 x Tool box 1 x training manual USB stick This kit includes a 1 day training course & the above kit, including tool kit. Leather Repair Company richard@leatherrepaircompany.com p15

17 Leather Repair Training Courses SMART Repair Courses Contact us today Unit 22, Argyle Street Factory Estate, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU3 1HD MEMBER OF THE FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESS