Introduction

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.

About the Employer

Evolve Accident Repair Centre (Evolve ARC) is a leading accident repair specialist, known for its fast, customer-focused service and high-quality workmanship. As a Tesla and BMW approved bodyshop, Evolve ARC offers comprehensive accident management, claims support, and guarantees all repairs. Customers benefit from a courtesy car, a single point of contact, and quick turnaround times, with most repairs completed within a week. Evolve ARC prides itself on exemplary customer service and helping drivers get back on the road quickly and safely.

In addition to their growth plans, EvolveArc has achieved BS 10125, the industry gold accreditation for automotive repair which ensures the company provides consistently safe and high-quality vehicle damage repairs. All staff are trained in electric vehicle awareness and hold many EV specialist qualifications. Staff are also IM accredited which is reviewed every three years to ensure they’re up to date with emerging technologies.

Evolve Arc has also invested heavily in specialist equipment to ensure EV vehicles are repaired to manufacturer specifications. The company is dedicated to reaching net zero, achieving PAS2060 and has taken steps to reduce power usage, go paperless and increase its EV courtesy car fleet.

What You'll Do

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

Training Outcome

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

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English GCSE - Grade 4/C or above
Desired - GCSE - Maths GCSE - Grade 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Typically 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

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