Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician

Summary

Do you want a dynamic and exciting career in the automotive industry? Fix Auto are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Accident Repair Technician to join their busy Body shop. Learning how to provide industry leading repair services to clients and provide them with support during the repair process.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Accident repair technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 30 October
Duration: 2 Years 9 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

Accurately and skilfully undertake all aspects of the motor vehicle body repair
Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair
Working under direct supervision at all times to achieve full competence and qualification
Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines
Any other ad hoc duties and when required

Where you’ll work

6 Charlton Mead Lane

Hoddesdon

EN11 0DJ

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

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Accident repair technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove all damaged & associated components from a vehicle.

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET):Re-assemble replacement or existing components to a vehicle.

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and re-assemble permanent & non-permanent fixed vehicle body panels

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit all types of vehicle body panels.

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit trim components.

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Identify and describe principle vehicle electrical components and systems.

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Diagnose and rectify basic vehicle electrical faults.

Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair all types of vehicle body panels.

Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair or refurbish Trim components.

Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using thermal welding operations and processes.

Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using non thermal joining, bonding and adhesive processes.

Panel Repair & Replacement: Remove, repair and replace structural body panels.

Panel Repair & Replacement: Identify and rectify vehicle body structural misalignment.

Preparation & Paint: Apply body filler & foundation materials.

Preparation & Paint: Prepare all types of vehicle body material.

Preparation & Paint: Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surfaces.

Preparation & Paint: Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and materials.

Preparation & Paint: Apply paint, primer and basecoat

Preparation & Paint: Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations.

Preparation & Paint: Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects.

Cross-cutting: Carry out their work safely in the workplace and adhere to relevant health and safety requirements.

Cross-cutting: Develop strong working relationships.

Your training plan

The programme for the Multi-Skill Accident Repair Apprenticeship incorporates underpinning knowledge delivered in partnership and managed by EMTEC College
Multi-Skill Accident Repair Standard Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 1 English and maths and to have taken level 2 English and maths tests prior to completion of their apprenticeship
Regular review and welfare visits from appointed assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace
Candidates must be able to travel to the workplace according to working hours
Candidates must also be willing to travel to Emtec College to complete the block release training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade GCSE or equivalent 9-4)
Maths (grade GCSE or equivalent 9-4)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Please check you are able to travel to this location for work via public transport or your own vehicle.

About this company

Fix Auto has built a solid reputation in accident repair, consistently keeping pace with an ever changing industry. Although the company has grown in size and joins an international network, it still maintains a family atmosphere and we are proud of our simplified claims process with your insurer, our quality commitment and our Fix Auto guarantee all combine to ensure your peace of mind

https://fixauto.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role holder will progress to full-time employment with the company.

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