Key details
- Apprenticeship area
- Motor Vehicle
- Course type
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Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship level
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Level 4
- Location
- Ruddington Ruddington Fields Business Park, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JZ
- Mode of attendance
- Block release
- Start date
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You can start this apprenticeship at any time.
Apprenticeship introduction
If you’re looking to build on your existing skills, while working on light vehicles (cars and vans) in all types of vehicle refinishing facilities, this programme will give you the advanced technical knowledge you will need.
The programme covers the advanced technical and practical needs for today’s automotive body repair industry.
The learning programme involves studying a range of theory and practical aspects, including the following:
- Establish and record different types of customers and their needs
- Establish and record vehicle data
- Appraise damaged vehicles and estimate repair costs
- Establish the correct repair methods, vehicle construction and materials
- Appraise and value vehicles pre-accident condition and correctly categorise vehicle salvage
- Health and safety
Duration: 36 months
Apprenticeship information
Vehicle Damage Assessor - Level 4
You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job but we can assist you in finding a placement.
You will also need 5 GCSEs at grades A* to C/9 to 4 or equivalent including English Language and Maths. Some employers may require additional qualifications depending on the role, such as a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Adults who are aged 19+ with appropriate industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.
All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English and maths prior to enrolling.
For each module you will have to complete course work, written assignments, practical assessments, online tests and work based observations.
- Career in the automotive body repair industry
Careers related to this course
Vehicle Body Builders and Repairers
Potential Earnings
£39,397.84
Average Earnings
£26,269.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Transportation Maintenance
People in these occupations maintain and service transport vehicles and specialised vehicle systems.
Skills
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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