Apprenticeship training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Preparing, spraying and finishing vehicles that have been involved in collisions and other incidents.

Qualification level: 3
Equivalent to A level.
Typical duration: 36 months
Apprenticeship category: Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding: £15,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as: Applications Technician

Car Sprayer

Paint Technician

Painters

Prepper/Painter

Refinish Technician

Vehicle Paint Sprayer
Skills: Skills an apprentice will learn

Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair e.g. substrate surface preparation, paint volume calculation etc

Ability to correctly identify the substrate materials to be refinished e.g. plastic, steel, aluminium etc

Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to create paint manufactures specified application

Ability to use refinishing materials following paint manufacturer specifications to reinstate vehicle finish back to high quality

Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g mixing systems, paint booths, UV lamps and spray equipment

Full information on Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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