Accident Repair Technician
This Multi-Skilled Apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to work in a modern Bodyshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles to develop a level of skill in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim; Panel Repair & Replacement; Preparation and Paint.
A Vehicle Accident Repair Technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has sustained some type of collision damage. These range from small damage through to heavily impacted types of damage. The Accident Repair Technician works in a modern highly technical workshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles from cars and car derived vans to light commercial vehicles.
Uniquely, they work on and obtain a level of competence in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including:
Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) - Candidates will learn strip and refit processes of all main vehicle systems: including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems
Panel Repair & Replacement - Candidates will learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and carrying out techniques such as welding, bond and riveting and correcting misalignment.
Paint-surface Repair - Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through the following techniques; sealing, masking, priming, application of base coat & lacquer, repairing defects and polishing.
An Accident Repair technician:
Is able to interpret and work accurately to repair specifications.
Has the ability to work in a focused, analytical and methodical way, completing repairs on time, every time with a right-first-time, customer focused culture under-pinning all their activities.
Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines.
Check the condition and ensure the correct maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials.
Embraces the need to put complete customer satisfaction, as well as commercial awareness, at the centre of everything they do.
Ensures all health and safety policies are adhered to.
Undertake all other tasks and activities as requested by the Bodyshop Manager.
Has effective communication throughout the repair process, both with clients and with other members of the team.
Displays a good attitude, a positive approach to learning & development and a high level of ambition.
All apprentices are trained through their apprenticeship to achieve these levels of performance and activity.
More Information
Qualifications:
GCSE or equivalent English 4 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)
GCSE or equivalent Maths 4 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)
Desired skills:
Communication skills, IT skills, Team working, Attention to detail, Proactive, Initiative, Manual Skills, Driving License (advantageous)
Training:
To be confirmed. Training will be provided by a government approved provider. Training delivery will be delivered using block release, day release or assessor site visits.
- Block release delivery, learner spends circa five weeks at site and then every sixth week on a residential course at training provider premises.
- Day release delivery, learner spends one day per week at training provider premises.
- Assessor visit delivery, learner carries out majority of learning at place of work, supported by online tuition, assessor visits to site and occasional days at training provider premises
Apprenticeship duration: 36 months
Apprenticeship level: 3
Future progression:
To become a fully qualified Accident Repair Technician and secure a full-time role as permanent member of the team
Things to consider:
You will need to arrange daily transport to and from the site.
Pay: From £302.00 per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Learn more here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0352-v1-0