Summary
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will repair of minor scratches and dents and preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Typically Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 14 May
Duration
2 years 6 months
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
* Repair of minor scratches and dents.
* Preparation of new and repaired panels for refinishing.
* Preparing vehicle surfaces for masking and priming.
* Paint refinishing techniques paint detailing.
* Paint detailing and buffing.
* Polishing the paintwork of the panel to a suitable finish.
Where you’ll work
COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE
EATON GREEN ROAD
LUTON
BEDFORDSHIRE
LU2 9LD
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
AUTO-ASSESS 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
* Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop. No college attendance required.
* You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle painter.
* Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician apprenticeship standard.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)
* Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade 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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness