Body Panel Apprenticeship Theoco
Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians to be fully trained repairing and replacing damaged panels using approved techniques including gas, electric and plastic welding.
Closing date: 30 May 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£192.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm including some weekends
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
30 months
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Possible start date
01 Jun 2022
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Date posted
08 Feb 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001818906
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Positions
1 available
Vehicle Body Panel Technician Apprentices are trained to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including gas, electric and plastic welding up to B.S.I certification, whilst also gaining knowledge and experience repairing damaged vehicles using specialist body jigs and tooling. In addition, the Apprentice will develop skills/awareness of estimating, an essential function for a body shop's profitability.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Full training will be provided, no skills required.
Personal qualities
A keen interest in the cars and an urge to learn about the mechanics of light vehicles.
Desired qualifications
Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent (A*-C or 9-4 preferable).
Future prospects
A full time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership, working towards a job within motorsport.
About the employer
An independent garage with a fully equipped workshop that provides an ideal training environment for a Trainee Body and Paint Technician.
Training
Training provider
SKILLNET LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Skillnet
Contact
Jamie rogan 01923 216165 jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk
Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained within the garage they will attend a Ford approved college four times a year for two week periods to work towards to achieve their Ford Masters Technical Certificate at VRQ Level 3. An advisor will visit at least every 4-6 weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course. An Apprentice’s training includes:
Industry recognised standard qualification.
- Key Skills (IT, Communication and Application of Number)
- VRQ Level 3
- Vocational related qualification (technical certificate)
Apprenticeship standard
Accident repair technician
Level 3 (A level)
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