Summary
This Apprenticeship is the Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician standard program. As an apprentice, you will learn how to repair, and replace, damaged bodywork using specialist techniques with traditional tools and the latest equipment.
Annual wage
£16,640 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 1 May
Duration
3 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
* Working in a safe, clean environment you will learn
* All aspects of modern vehicle repair methods
* Vehicle Panel repair and replacement techniques
* How to use state-of-the-art equipment
* Repair excellence and quality
* Communication skills
Benefits will include:
* Excellent salary
* 28 days annual leave (Inclusive bank holidays)
* Workplace pension scheme
* Free Training and Development
* Employee long service rewards (Inc. additional holiday)
* Employee well-being services
* Free uniform (and PPE)
* Life insurance
Where you’ll work
2 Holder Road
Units 1
Aldershot
GU12 4RH
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
THATCHAM RESEARCH
Your training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements.
* Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to.
* Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
* Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology, e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding.
* Ability to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
* Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools.
* Ability to identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection.
* Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
Your training plan
Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Your training takes place both at the workplace and at one of the UK’s most highly regarded training centres on block release
* You will undertake a variety of additional on-line training during the apprenticeship
* Your endpoint assessment will be the final stage of achieving a Level-3 apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 5-9)
* ICT (grade 5-9)
* Maths (grade 5-9)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
We will be looking for those who can demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic and dedication to complete the apprenticeship and further their career within the automotive sector.