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Accident repair technician (level 3)

Mending damaged vehicles using a range of metalworking and finishing techniques.

Qualification level
3
Equivalent to A level.
Typical duration
24 months
Apprenticeship category
Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding
£12,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • accident repair technician
  • bodyshop apprentice
  • cosmetic repairer
  • crash repair technician
  • panel beater
  • vehicle body repairer
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • 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.

Full information on Accident repair technician (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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