Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship
As an Accident Repair Technician, you will repair all elements of a vehicle after it has been involved in a collision. These range from small damage through to heavily impacted types of damage requiring complex and detailed repair or replacement of major structural elements of the vehicle.
Typically, the Accident Repair Technician works in a modern, highly technical workshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles from cars and car derived vans to light commercial vehicles.Uniquely, an Accident Repair Technician will work on and obtain a level of competence in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET); Panel Repair & Replacement; Preparation and Paint.
The Accident Repair Technician from day one embraces the need to put complete customer satisfaction, as well as commercial awareness, at the centre of everything they do. The ability to excel whilst working within a team is a key output for any Accident Repair Technician.
Course duration 24 - 36 months Applicants will display a good attitude, a positive approach to learning & development and a high level of ambition. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the endpoint assessment.
There are many incentives as an apprentice with The Vella Group such as:- Free company uniform - including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with safety boots
- 25 days paid holiday per year
- Excellent starting apprenticeship wage of £7.50 per hour
Your accommodation will be provided on site at our Fleetwood Nautical Campus.
TrainingTraining Provided: Apprentices will work towards completing the Level 3 Accident Repair Technician apprenticeship programme which includes:
Vehicle accident repair – including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET), Panel Repair & Replacement, Preparation and Paint, Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Level 2, F-Gas, Welding.
You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English, Maths and IT (dependent on previous or provisional GCSE qualifications or equivalent)
Qualifications required
Level 3 a minimum of English and maths grades A*- C (9-4) (or equivalent) are desirable OR willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 2 are a requirement to have or to achieve before EPA Gateway.
Skills required
Good communication skillsReliable
Punctual
Good practical skills
The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
ProspectsA full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career development.
Qualification / Standard : ST0352 Accident repair technicianDuration Course duration is 24-36 months