Vehicle Body Repair Apprenticeship (Level 2)

What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?

Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you may work within the bodyshop of a garage containing a paint booth or on a workshop floor.

You will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:

• Health and safety
• Removing and replacing vehicle panels
• Different types of welding
• Welding parts into place
• Repairing vehicle panels
• Alignment of vehicle panels
• Measuring gaps
• Chassis repairs
• Removing damaged panels or parts.
• Fixing minor dents.
• Fitting new panels and parts.
• Working on a range of vehicles
• Understand the dynamics of a commercial garage

You will also gain the following qualifications:

• Competence and Knowledge Qualification - level 2 Diploma in Accident Repair Body (IMI)
• Employer Rights and Responsibilities
• Level 1 functional skills maths (NCFE)
• Level 1 functional skills English (NCFE)
• Level 1 functional skills ICT (NCFE)

What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship?

• Good mathematical skills.
• Excellent practical skills.
• Methodical worker with a close attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• A reasonable level of fitness.
• An awareness of health and safety regulations.