Vehicle Damage Paint Technician

We offer various start dates, please contact us for further information.

On this apprenticeship programme you will need to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected from a competent Vehicle Damage Paint Technician, these include:

Knowledge

• Expert working knowledge & understanding of Automotive refinishing materials such as paint and fillers and their application techniques to deliver quality results
• Drying and curing techniques use in the finishing of vehicles
• Body paint repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g. mixing systems, spray guns and nozzles, paint
• Substrates such as metal (steel/alloy) along with carbon fibre & glass reinforced plastic to select the correct refinish process and materials
• Safe handling and risks in the management of solvents, high voltage components, conventional and alternate fuelled vehicles and other areas of significant risk
• Calculation/estimation of paint volume requirements per job
• Health & safety and compliance requirements of a collision repair business, such as control of substances
• Their direct commercial productivity and efficiency impact of their role within the whole repair process such as understanding causes for paint defects to reduce waste and the techniques required to prevent these e.g. paint runs. The impact of rework on resources and reputation
• Quality control process and the implications of poor quality repairs

Skills

• 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

Behaviours

• Use all the knowledge and skills developed to carry out tasks in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all business operating procedures and policies
• Operate as an effective team member and take responsibility, be honest and accountable when things go wrong, tracking their own progress and informing others if deadlines are at risk
• Proactively find opportunities to learn about the wider business.
• Commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines by being flexible with their time and willingness to take on tasks outside of their job role to ensure goals are met
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development, keeping knowledge and skills up to date with emerging technology to perform the role effectively
• Anticipate problems and put steps in place to avoid them, where problems do occur explore and address the cause
• Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues

Attendance is required 1 day per week.

On successful completion, you will achieve a Level 3 Vehicle Paint Apprenticeship Standard.

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 GCSE's grade 4/C or above or level 2 equivalent including maths and English.

If you do not hold the recommended English and maths qualifications then, you will need to achieve these prior to taking the end-point assessment.

There is no fee for the learner. For information on costs to the employer, please contact us.