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As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician
As an apprentice vehicle damage panel technician, you will be repairing accident damage to vehicles, i.e., removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training Course
- Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
- Typically, 8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
- 40 hours a week
Start Date
- Monday 14 September 2026
Duration
- 2 years 6 months
Positions Available
- 1
What You'll Do at Work
- Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements
- Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to
- Interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
- Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology
- Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
- Operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools
- Identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection
- Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
Where You'll Work
- Unit 1E
- Pensilva Industrial Estate, St. Ive Road, Pensilva
- Liskeard
- PL14 5RE
Training Information
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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Training Provider
- AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Training Course
- Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements.
- Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to.
- Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
- Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology, e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding.
- Ability to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
- Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools.
- Ability to identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection.
- Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
Training Schedule
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:
- Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop
- No college attendance required
- You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician
- Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)
More Training Information
- There is a physical element to automotive repair, including lifting, pulling and using kinetic tools such as hammers and compressed air devices
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Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised. Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group Ltd
SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group Ltd is the UK’s Largest Independent Fleet Repair Network providing an efficient turnaround time with value for money vehicle body repairs.
SMART Bodyshop Solutions at Cornwall offers a complete vehicle, LCV and HGV body repair solution. Our operations facility, offering a firm focus on quality repairs, cycle time and a Key-to-Key service.
The group operate to BS10125 British Kitemark Standards and focus on the individual needs of our customers. An excellent team of highly trained technicians use a forward-thinking production model. This sets SMART Bodyshop Solutions' performance ahead of the competition, creating a Win-Win for all clients.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor or Bodyshop manager
The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions.
The Contact for This Apprenticeship
- AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
- Jo Jones
- Joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034366.
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