Summary
Vehicle Damage Paint Technician working in repair sector of the motor industry. The role spray and finish vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents in an efficient manner. The vehicles can include Cars/Light Commercial Vehicles. This includes ensuring correct colour match and final finish to the company and customers.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
4 days a week on site 9am until 6pm, working days TBC
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 28 April
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
* Expert working knowledge & understanding of automotive refinishing materials such as paint and fillers and their application techniques to deliver quality results
* Drying and curing techniques use in the finishing of vehicles
* Body Paint Repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g. mixing systems, spray guns and nozzles, paint
* Substrates such as metal (Steel/Alloy) along with carbon fibre & glass reinforced plastic to select the correct refinish process and materials
* Safe handling and risks in the management of solvents, high voltage components, conventional and alternate fuelled vehicles and other areas of significant risk
* Calculation/estimation of paint volume requirements per job
* Health & Safety and compliance requirements of a collision repair business, such as control of substances
* Their direct commercial productivity and efficiency impact of their role within the whole repair process such as understanding causes for paint defects to reduce waste and the techniques required to prevent these e.g. paint runs. The impact of rework on resources and reputation
* Quality control process and the implications of poor-quality repairs
Where you’ll work
Unit 15, Delph Crash Repair Centre
Delph Rd
Brierley Hill
DY5 2UA
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
SANDWELL COLLEGE
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 successful candidate will be working in business 4 days a week and the attending Sandwell college once a week for training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Physical fitness