Ford Paint Technician Apprenticeship - Dinnages Haywards Heath
DINNAGES GARAGES LIMITED
Haywards Heath, RH16 4EQ
Closes on Tuesday 31 December
Posted on 21 November 2024
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Summary
Dinnages Garages Limited have an opportunity for a Ford Vehicle Body Panel Apprentice to join their team. Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians to be fully trained repairing and replacing damaged panels using approved techniques including gas, electric and plastic welding.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, may vary. Start date to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 1 January
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
The training will include:
- Health & Safety
- Tools and equipment used in vehicle refinishing
- Applying fillers and foundation & materials
- Preparing metal and pre-painted surfaces
- Repairing minor paint defects
- Re-finishing operations
Where you’ll work
22 Wivelsfield Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EQ
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
SKILLNET 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
- Key Skills (IT, Communication and Application of Number)
- College Block Release
- Learner will receive Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Standard qualification
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
After the war Dinnages re-opened as a Ford Dealer, and soon needed to expand and develop to cope with the demands of a growing business. In January 1956 we were awarded Ford Main Dealer status and the foundation were laid for a flourishing business. At our Haywards Heath branch we are a Renault Authorised Repairer. With our joint service reception and separate Renault workshop, Dinnages is the ideal spot for servicing, maintenance, MOT’s and bodyshop repairs
After this apprenticeship
- A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority
- The opportunities are endless
- By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership, working towards a job within motorsport
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Jose Faria
jose.faria@skillnet.org.uk
01923 216 165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288508.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 31 December
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