Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentices are trained to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including gas, electric and plastic welding up to B.S.I certification, whilst also gaining knowledge and experience repairing damaged vehicles using specialist body jigs and tooling.

In addition, the Apprentice will develop skills/awareness of estimating, an essential function for a body shop's profitability.

On completion of this course you will receive a Level 3 Standard qualification

Future prospects

A full time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership, working towards a job within motorsport.

Desired skills

Personal qualities

Desired qualifications

Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent (A*-C or 9-4 preferable).