Ford Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Apprentice - Haywards Heath
DINNAGES GARAGES LIMITED
Haywards Heath, RH16 4EQ
Closes on Tuesday 31 December
Posted on 21 November 2024
Contents
Summary
Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified MET technicians to be fully trained in preparing and painting repaired panels. The role is to identify damaged mechanical and electrical components on a damaged car/light commercial vehicle and remove and refit these components before and after body repair work has been carried out.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, some hours 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
- Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage
- Remove and refit non-structural body panels and mechanical and electrical systems
- Remove and refit any part relating to the vehicle, to the correct alignment
- Remove, repair, and replace engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems
- Diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (onboard computer) & associated electrical system
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 mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
- Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, e.g. disarming airbags, undertaking electrical safety precautions and conducting pre-repair diagnostics sweeps.
- Ability to interpret relevant technical data, specification and methods will enable appropriate pre-preparation prior to work being carried out.
- Ability to remove, repair and replace Engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems, related autonomous items from the vehicle safely, e.g. Anti-lock Braking System units, safety restraint systems, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) & Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) semi-autonomous components.
- Ability to diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (on board computer) & associated electrical system.
- Ability to identify and communicate supplementary parts where required.
- Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process such as Geometry Wheel Aligners for alignment of the wheels, diagnostic hardware to establish any faults with the vehicle and establish if parts are replaced or re calibrated, utilising torque wrenches to tighten nuts/bolts to the manufacturer recommendations
- Ability to rebuild vehicles post repair and reinstate safety critical systems including Safety Restraint Systems, airbags, seat belts and pretensions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, cameras, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) systems and Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) systems including collision avoidance technology.
- Qualified in refrigerant handling to EC842 2006 or the most up to date revision of this legislative requirement to enable the repair or replacement of air condition/climate control parts such as condensers, evaporator compressor pump
Your training plan
- Level 3 Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician apprenticeship standard
- Apprentices will be required to achieve Certification in Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)
- Not only will apprentices be working and trained within the garage, but they will also attend an approved college on block release to work towards and achieve their Certificate at Level 3 in Vehicle Damage Mechanical Electrical and Trim (MET)
- A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this company
We have a fantastic selection of new & used Ford cars for sale at very competitive prices from our Ford dealerships in Brighton, Haywards Heath & Worthing. We also have a selection of Ford vans to suit your commercial needs too. Our current range of cars includes the award-winning Fiesta, the brilliant Focus loaded with incredible new technologies and features, and our ever-growing SUV range - built for explorers. And now with Ford's Crossover range, you can discover your favourite small cars with raised height and rugged styling - The Fiesta Active, KA+ Active and Focus Active Crossover models are made for the city and built for adventure! At Dinnages we also undertake Ford servicing and MOTs in our state-of-the-art Ford workshop. Our Ford Approved Accident Repair Centre is the ideal place to get your Ford repaired. We also stock a number of genuine Ford parts and Ford accessories to help you maintain your Ford to the high standards your vehicle deserves. Here at Dinnages, we’re proud of our long-standing association with Ford and the competitive prices we can offer our customers. We’ve been selling a range of Ford models since 1935, and our expertise isn’t just limited to Ford cars.
After this apprenticeship
The right candidate may move into 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 or 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 216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288510.
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Closes on Tuesday 31 December
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