Apprentice Body Repair Technician, Jobs, 12937

Apprentice Body Repair Technician

  • Location: Broxburn
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- Earn while you learn!

- Gain an SCQF Level 7 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

- Work full time in a garage workshop

- Job based in Broxburn

The Modern Apprenticeship Programmes allow apprentices to work full time and earn while they learn putting theory into practice within an automotive training environment.

As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

What Might a Typical Day in this Job look like?

You will be based within the garage workshop and will be involved in learning all aspects of repairing accident damaged vehicles, including chassis alignment techniques, panel repair and replacement, welding and preparing vehicles for painting. This programme covers the following areas:

  •  Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage 
  • Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork
  • Removing damaged panels
  • Stripping and refitting trim and panel interior
  • Refitting new/repaired panels

What will I learn?

Regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

You will train through GTG to SCQF Level 6 in Vehicle Body Repair.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

You must have or expect to gain National 4 or above in English, Maths, and either a Science or Technical Subject. 

It is essential that you are literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn.

A full UK driving license is preferred but not essential.