Accident Repair Technician

What you will learn

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET):

• How all types of engines and propulsion systems function
• How electrically propelled and hybrid vehicles function
• How sub systems of lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, intake and exhaust systems operate
• How transmission, driveline & final drive systems operate
• Vehicle suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tyre systems
• Vehicle electrical principles
• Vehicle electrical systems and components

Panel Repair & Replacement:

• Vehicle thermal welding operations & techniques
• Vehicle bonding and adhesives procedures
• Vehicle body mechanical fastening operations

Preparation & Paint:

• The various types of filler & foundation materials
• The different materials used in vehicle construction
• The preparation techniques required for different materials & surfaces
• Paint, basecoat & topcoats
• The refinishing process
• 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
• The structure of their organisation, and where they work within that
• Tools & equipment and vehicle construction methods used in the accident repair workplace

This Level 3 apprenticeship has an approximate duration of 24 months and delivery is on a day-release college model.