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Vehicle Paint Apprentice Technician - St Albans BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD

Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified body paint technicians to be fully trained in preparing and painting repaired panels. You'll be responsible for undertaking paint repair and restoration work on all makes of motor vehicles, whilst achieving the highest standards possible.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday- Friday 08:00-17:00 (to be confirmed).

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125000

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Dipping and spraying - spray painting involves operating a spray gun and other machinery.
  • They use formulas to mix the paint that goes into the spray gun
  • They adjust the flow and viscosity of their paint and control the air pressure to the spray gun by adjusting the nozzle.
  • Other job duties include properly disposing of hazardous waste, following colour charts and removing rust. Paint technicians must disassemble, clean and reassemble their painting equipment.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Vehicle Paint qualification Level 3
  • The apprentice would do their training at Skillnet Milton Keynes College
  • Training would be block release to the Milton Keynes college which would take place once a week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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 or working towards a job within motorsport.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

No skills required, Full training will be provided

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Desired

About the employer

Brian Robson Coachworks (BRC) is an award-winning, second generation family run body repair business in Hertfordshire, established more than 40 years ago. Delivering a complete service to private and trade customers, we specialise in vehicle collision repair and have dedicated accident repair centres in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City.

Employer

BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD

Address

UNIT 2 BRICK KNOLL PARK

ASHLEY ROAD

ST ALBANS

AL1 5UG

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Hannah Edwards

hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage paint technician

Level 3 (A level)

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