Ford Vehicle Paint Apprentice - Minehead FORD RETAIL LIMITED
A Ford Vehicle Paint Apprentice is required. The apprentice 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.
Closing date: 07 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40 to £21,673.60
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates -
Working week
Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm/17.00 (Weekend work maybe included).
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
08 Jan 2024
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Date posted
21 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000200109
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- 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.
The training you will be getting
- Vehicle Damage Paint Technician 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
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- 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
- A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
FORD RETAIL LIMITED
Address
Beaver Ford Minehead, Enterprise Park, Brunel Way, Minehead
TA24 5BY
Training
Training provider
SKILLNET LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Hannah Edwards
hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
Apprenticeship standard
Vehicle damage paint technician
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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