Summary
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality, preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours
Typically - Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Friday 16 May 2025
Duration
2 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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
429-431 Rainham Road South
Dagenham
RM10 8XE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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 programme onsite in our bodyshop alongside a highly skilled mentor - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle paint technician
* Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
* Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills for all apprentices aged 16-18 at start (if not already achieved)
* An option to complete Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills for all apprentices aged 19+ at start (if not already achieved)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4 or C Grade/Level 2 or above)
* 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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness