Vehicle Body Repairs Apprentice

The repair and/or replacement, alignment and welding of vehicle body panels and structural members. At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following:

Core Skills

• Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices

Specialist Skills

• Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices

Common Skills

• Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices

Personal Skills

• Communications • Customer relations • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Problem solving • Adaptability