Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician

Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning?

You’ll gain hands-on experience and a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an Apprentice MET Technician, you’ll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in the bodyshop, including:

• Removing and refitting mechanical, electrical, trim and non-structural body components
• Learning to diagnose vehicle faults, including basic electrical systems
• Carrying out panel alignment and supporting repairs to manufacturer standards
• Following approved repair methods to ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy and meet BS10125 quality standards
• Learning to use specialist tools and equipment safely, including welding and soldering under supervision
• Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment
• Working alongside experienced technicians while developing your practical skills
• Communicating effectively with your team and contributing to high-quality repairs

Where you'll work

Whittle Parkway
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 6FE

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THATCHAM RESEARCH

Training course

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, e.g. disarming airbags, undertaking electrical safety precautions and conducting pre-repair diagnostics sweeps.
• Ability to interpret relevant technical data, specification and methods will enable appropriate pre-preparation prior to work being carried out.
• Ability to remove, repair and replace Engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems, related autonomous items from the vehicle safely, e.g. Anti-lock Braking System units, safety restraint systems, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) & Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) semi-autonomous components.
• Ability to diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (on board computer) & associated electrical system.
• Ability to identify and communicate supplementary parts where required.
• Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process such as Geometry Wheel Aligners for alignment of the wheels, diagnostic hardware to establish any faults with the vehicle and establish if parts are replaced or re calibrated, utilising torque wrenches to tighten nuts/bolts to the manufacturer recommendations
• Ability to rebuild vehicles post repair and reinstate safety critical systems including Safety Restraint Systems, airbags, seat belts and pretensions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, cameras, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) systems and Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) systems including collision avoidance technology.
• Qualified in refrigerant handling to EC842 2006 or the most up to date revision of this legislative requirement to enable the repair or replacement of air condition/climate control parts such as condensers, evaporator compressor pump