Multi-Skill Accident Repair Technician Apprentice - Nuneaton GEMINI REPAIRS LIMITED

Gemini Accident Repair Group are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for apprentice vehicle accident repair technicians to join their highly successful and growing organisation in Nottingham. They will learn skills in car body, paint, mechanical and electrical.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 02 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,057.60

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000204213

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Gemini Accident Repair Group are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for apprenticeship candidates to start their career within their highly successful and growing organisation, as a vehicle accident repair technician apprentice.

The Gemini Apprenticeship Programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive product training, while in full-time employment. A multi-skilled vehicle accident repair technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has taken some type of collision damage. This will involve learning the skills required to take an accident damaged vehicle through various stages of repair to the pre-accident condition. These fall into three main areas of skills training:

  • MET-Mechanical, Electrical and Trim: Candidates will learn to refit processes of all main vehicle systems including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and hybrid and electric vehicle systems
  • Panel-repair: Candidates will learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and carrying out techniques such as welding, bond and riveting and correcting misalignment
  • Paint-surface repair: Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing
  • Sealing Masking Priming: Application of base coat and lacquer: Repairing defects and polishing

In addition to the above techniques, the employer will also provide successful candidates with additional training to achieve industry qualifications in the following techniques, throughout the programme: British Standard Welding Certificate Refrigerant handler Electric and hybrid repair Senior Accredited Assessment. The post holder will also be required to complete any other tasks deemed by the line manager as appropriate in line with the role. You must have a driving licence as you will be required to test vehicles on the road to check repairs.

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship Standard: The programme lasts for 30 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC's training centre in Nottingham for 24 separate weeks to carry out skills training. The first block is two weeks followed by individual one-week blocks.

Residential accommodation will be provided if required for the candidates. Candidates will work towards achieving the Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship Standard for the Automotive Bodyshop Industry at Level 3. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications. Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace. Candidates will be expected to engage in self-directed learning outside of normal working hours, which will be monitored and tracked through an online e-portal. In addition to this, as part of the programme the employer is offering additional off the job training to achieve the following qualifications, in order to bring the candidate to the required skills level for Gemini ARC Multiskills Technicians. The following additional qualifications will be included: British Standard Welding accreditation BS1140 & BS4872 covering the range of 5mm to 2.5mm material (to include IMI AOM009) MIG brazing, and achieve IMI AOM133 Bonding and Riveting EC842 Refrigerant Handling IMIAL L3 Electric and Hybrid Repair and Maintenance Senior Automotive Technician Accreditation.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship. Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester. On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a light vehicle technician is anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Passion for the car industry, communication skills, Enthusiasm to learn, Hardworking, Punctual, Reliable, Use own initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
Other GCSE or Equivalent Maths 9-4 Essential (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Gemini ARC was established in July 2008, our experience in running highly efficient and professional bodyshops spans over 20 years. With 18 locations across the country, we have partnerships with most major insurance companies and vehicle manufacturers so we can demonstrate our commitment to quality and maintaining our goal of making the repair journey as stress free as possible for our customers.

Employer

GEMINI REPAIRS LIMITED

Address

Hilary Road

Nuneaton

CV10 9AD

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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

Apprenticeship standard

Accident repair 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

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.