Summary
The apprentice will be working alongside fully qualified body paint technicians to be fully trained in preparing and painting repaired panels. You'll be responsible for undertaking paint repair and restoration work on all makes of motor vehicles, whilst achieving the highest standards possible.
Annual wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm/17.00 (Weekend work maybe included).
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Sunday 2 March
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Dipping and spraying - spray painting involves operating a spray gun and other machinery
* They use formulas to mix the paint that goes into the spray gun
* They adjust the flow and viscosity of their paint and control the air pressure to the spray gun by adjusting the nozzle
* Other job duties include properly disposing of hazardous waste, following colour charts and removing rust
* Paint technicians must disassemble, clean and reassemble their painting equipment.
Where you’ll work
LINCOLN ROAD
DORKING
RH4 1TD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair e.g. substrate surface preparation, paint volume calculation etc
* Ability to correctly identify the substrate materials to be refinished e.g. plastic, steel, aluminium etc
* Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to create paint manufactures specified application
* Ability to use refinishing materials following paint manufacturer specifications to reinstate vehicle finish back to high quality
* Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g mixing systems, paint booths, UV lamps and spray equipment
Your training plan
* Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Level 3- the apprentice would do their training at Skillnet Milton Keynes College
* Training would be block release to Milton Keynes College which would take place once a week
* Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* No skills required
* Full training will be provided