Safety, materials, and damage read
Review PPE, dust control, resin system, mat/cloth choice, damage boundaries, and repair risk.
- Proof: marked damage photo and written repair plan.
Hands-on skill sprint
Learn fibreglass repair with proof, not guesswork.
Fibreglass repair is a perfect SkillCoach skill because the manager can review visible proof: prep shape, grind zone, laminate coverage, cure quality, fairing, finish, and final inspection. This plan works for marine, RV, powersports, and automotive composite repair teams.
Five-day fibreglass repair sprint
Each day gives the learner one focused rep and one proof artifact the lead tech can review.
Prep and grind standard
Practice bevel/taper prep, contamination removal, edge shape, and surface cleanliness.
- Proof: before/after grind photos and prep checklist.
Laminate layout and wet-out
Cut reinforcement, mix resin correctly, stage layers, wet out fully, and avoid trapped air.
- Proof: layer plan and wet-out inspection notes.
Cure, fair, and sand
Check cure, knock down high spots, fair the repair, and sand without overcutting the surrounding surface.
- Proof: cured repair review and fairing photo.
Finish and final inspection
Inspect shape, pinholes, adhesion risk, finish readiness, and what would fail QC.
- Proof: final inspection checklist and readiness decision.
Pass, coach, or repeat
The lead decides whether the learner is ready for supervised repairs, needs more prep reps, or should repeat laminate practice.
- Proof: manager signoff with next-step decision.
What the learner must prove
SkillCoach should never call someone ready just because they watched the process.
Technical proof
- Correct PPE and dust control.
- Clean damage assessment and repair boundary.
- Proper taper/grind profile.
- Correct reinforcement plan and resin handling.
- No obvious air pockets, dry spots, contamination, or under-prepped edges.
Shop proof
- Can explain the repair plan to a service advisor or customer.
- Can list what would make the repair fail.
- Can document photos and notes for the job file.
- Can identify when to ask for senior review.
- Can clean up safely and protect the workspace.
Best fit
Use this for marine and composite-heavy shops first.
This skill is especially useful for boat repair, gelcoat/composite repair, RV panels, powersports plastics/composites, and custom automotive body or aero work.