Key details
- Apprenticeship area
- Motor Vehicle
- Course type
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Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship level
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Level 3
- 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
This apprenticeship is perfect if you would like to progress your career in the vehicle body repair section of the motor industry.
A Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician works in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry. 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. They typically work on repairing vehicles that have been involved in accidents or similar incidents. This is usually within a collision repair workshop.
They are experts in identifying damaged mechanical and electrical components on vehicles. They may work as part of a team or more autonomously and they are usually under the supervision of a more senior technician.
They are able to demonstrate expert working knowledge in relation to the removal, repair and replacement of engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems. This includes:
- Assessing faults
- Preparing job cards and assessment reports
- Accessing and removing mechanical and electrical components
- Removing and fitting non-structural body panels
- Removing and re-installing mechanical and electrical systems
- Vehicle valeting
They are able to remove and refit any part relating to the vehicle, to the correct alignment.
The technician will be able to carry out vehicle diagnostics utilising diagnostic hardware/software to interrogate any faults found within the vehicle management system (on board computer), interpret technical information to ensure integrity of repair. A competent Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician is accountable for ensuring that the vehicle components and trim of a repaired collision damaged vehicle meets at minimum the manufacturer safety and performance standard prior to the damage sustained.
Duration: 36 months
Apprenticeship information
- 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 GCSEs at grades 9 – 3 (A* – D), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9 – 4 (A* – C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
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.
You will develop an electronic portfolio of evidence against the requirements of the qualification. Evidence can be generated by observation of your workplace, witness testimonies, case studies or personal accounts of events. Online tests will be used to confirm your knowledge and understanding as well as an End Point Assessment.
Higher Apprenticeship or a career in the automotive industry.
EMTEC are proud to be the Bodyshop Magazine Technical Training Provider of the Year 2022 Winner.
Careers related to this course
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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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