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Accident repair technician (level 3)

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Mending damaged vehicles using a range of metalworking and finishing techniques.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How all types of engines and propulsion systems function.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How electrically propelled and hybrid vehicles function.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How sub systems of lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, intake and exhaust systems operate.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How transmission, driveline & final drive systems operate.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Vehicle suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tyre systems.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Vehicle electrical principles.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Vehicle electrical systems and components.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Vehicle thermal welding operations & techniques
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Vehicle bonding and adhesives procedures
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Vehicle body mechanical fastening operations.
  • Preparation & Paint: The various types of filler & foundation materials.
  • Preparation & Paint: The different materials used in vehicle construction.
  • Preparation & Paint: The preparation techniques required for different materials & surfaces.
  • Preparation & Paint: Paint, basecoat & topcoats.
  • Preparation & Paint: The refinishing process.
  • Preparation & Paint: Which techniques & products to employ with each type of repair process.
  • Cross-cutting: Health and safety in the workplace as it relates to the accident repair environment.
  • Cross-cutting: The structure of their organisation, and where they work within that.
  • Cross-cutting: Tools & equipment and vehicle construction methods used in the accident repair workplace.

Skills

  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove all damaged & associated components from a vehicle.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET):Re-assemble replacement or existing components to a vehicle.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and re-assemble permanent & non-permanent fixed vehicle body panels
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit all types of vehicle body panels.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit trim components.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Identify and describe principle vehicle electrical components and systems.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Diagnose and rectify basic vehicle electrical faults.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair all types of vehicle body panels.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair or refurbish Trim components.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using thermal welding operations and processes.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using non thermal joining, bonding and adhesive processes.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Remove, repair and replace structural body panels.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Identify and rectify vehicle body structural misalignment.
  • Preparation & Paint: Apply body filler & foundation materials.
  • Preparation & Paint: Prepare all types of vehicle body material.
  • Preparation & Paint: Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surfaces.
  • Preparation & Paint: Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and materials.
  • Preparation & Paint: Apply paint, primer and basecoat
  • Preparation & Paint: Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations.
  • Preparation & Paint: Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects.
  • Cross-cutting: Carry out their work safely in the workplace and adhere to relevant health and safety requirements.
  • Cross-cutting: Develop strong working relationships.

Behaviours

  • The adoption at all times of a good health and safety first mentality as standard practice.
  • A customer first approach when dealing with owners of vehicles and other clients.
  • Recognises that high quality is intrinsic in every activity throughout the accident repair process.
  • A strong and positive work ethic.
  • The ability to work in a team and be a good team member.
  • A positive attitude. Good aptitude. Excellent ambition.
  • Effective communication throughout the repair process, both with clients and with other members of the team.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Engineering and manufacturing
Qualification level
3
Equal to A level
Course duration
24 months
Maximum funding
£12,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • accident repair technician
  • bodyshop apprentice
  • crash repair technician
  • panel beater
  • vehicle body repairer
  • cosmetic repairer

View more information about Accident repair technician (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.