33 months + 3 months AA
The Level 3 Accident Repair Technician (ART) apprenticeship develops skilled, capable technicians with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to carry out structural, mechanical and cosmetic vehicle repairs to industry and manufacturer standards. Apprentices build practical expertise in collision damage assessment, repair method selection, panel repair and replacement, vehicle measurement and alignment, welding and joining technologies, paint preparation and application, electrical diagnostics, steering, braking, suspension and ADAS.
Build understanding of health and safety requirements, legislation, workplace responsibilities and professional and personal skills development.
Develop practical skills in using and maintaining tools and equipment, MET procedures, trim and component removal and replacement, workshop systems and diagnostics.
Build expertise in vehicle construction, substrates, chassis structures and collision damage assessment while developing skills in vehicle alignment, minor and major panel repairs, pulling methods and hot and cold shrinking techniques.
Develop skills in substrate identification, surface preparation, primers, masking and defect prevention, alongside spray gun operation, basecoat and clearcoat application and colour blending.
Develop practical skills across MAG, TIG, MIG and spot resistance welding, including equipment set-up, bonding, riveting, weld inspection and quality standards.
Strengthen knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, fault diagnosis, vehicle safety systems and ADAS, including calibration and repair.
Build practical knowledge of steering, braking and suspension systems, component removal and replacement, wheel alignment, fault diagnosis and rectification.
Develop skills in structural measurement and repair, structural panel replacement, paint defect rectification and polishing alongside High Voltage Level 2 and F-Gas requirements used in modern vehicle repair environments.
Develop existing employees or new apprentices across structural, mechanical and cosmetic vehicle repair, building multi-skilled technicians capable of supporting the complete accident repair process.
Build capability across collision damage assessment, panel repair and replacement, welding and joining, paint application, vehicle measurement, electrical diagnostics and mechanical repair activities.
Develop skills across electrical diagnostics, vehicle safety systems, ADAS calibration, High Voltage Level 2 and F-Gas, strengthening capability to repair increasingly complex modern vehicles.
Develop skilled technicians capable of carrying out structural, mechanical and cosmetic repairs to manufacturer standards, supporting repair quality, workshop efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Develop existing employees or bring new talent into your operation, building a sustainable pipeline of skilled technicians to support workforce growth, retention and succession planning.
Build your workshop’s technical capability with specialist, employer-aligned apprenticeship training.
The Level 3 Accident Repair Technician apprenticeship develops multi-skilled technicians across structural, mechanical and cosmetic vehicle repairs. From collision damage assessment and panel repair to welding, paint application and modern vehicle systems, your team will gain the practical skills to meet industry and manufacturer standards. Whether you’re developing existing employees, addressing skills shortages or building your future workforce, this apprenticeship helps improve repair quality, strengthen capability and support long-term business growth.
The Level 3 Accident Repair Technician apprenticeship gives you practical skills and technical knowledge across structural, mechanical and cosmetic vehicle repair. You’ll learn how to assess collision damage, select appropriate repair methods, repair and replace vehicle components and restore vehicles to industry and manufacturer standards.
You’ll build hands-on expertise across MET operations, panel repair and replacement, welding and joining technologies, paint preparation and refinishing, vehicle measurement and alignment, steering, braking, suspension, electrical diagnostics, ADAS calibration and high-voltage vehicle systems. You’ll put these skills into practice in your role, building confidence across multiple stages of the accident repair process rather than specialising in one repair discipline.
Best of all? You’ll be learning while earning, gaining real accident repair experience and building a broad technical skillset for your automotive career.
You’ll develop skills using specialist tools and equipment alongside MET procedures, trim and component removal and replacement, workshop systems and diagnostics.
You’ll explore automotive chassis and structures, substrate types, vehicle measurement, alignment principles, misalignment equipment and rectification techniques.
You’ll develop minor and major panel repair techniques, damage pulling methods, hot and cold shrinking techniques, structural measurement procedures and structural panel removal and replacement.
You’ll build practical skills across substrates, primers, masking, spray application, basecoats, clearcoats, colour blending, paint defects and polishing.
You’ll develop skills across MAG, TIG, MIG and resistance spot welding alongside bonding, riveting, weld defect identification and inspection.
You’ll develop electrical and electronic fault diagnosis alongside vehicle safety systems, ADAS technologies, calibration procedures and diagnostic processes.
You’ll develop skills across steering, braking, suspension, cooling systems and wheel alignment alongside High Voltage Level 2 and F-Gas.
Build practical competence and confidence across structural, mechanical and cosmetic vehicle repairs, developing capability across the full accident repair process.
Gain valuable expertise across panel repair, paint refinishing, welding and joining, MET operations, vehicle measurement, alignment and diagnostics, supporting capability across the complete accident repair process.
Develop experience with ADAS technologies, electrical diagnostics, high-voltage vehicle systems and safety-critical vehicle components alongside traditional accident repair methods.
Complete your Level 3 apprenticeship alongside High Voltage Level 2 and F-Gas qualifications, strengthening your technical credentials and capability.
Build broad practical experience, technical knowledge and confidence to support your progression into skilled accident repair technician roles.
Develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to build a career in vehicle accident repair.
From collision damage assessment and panel repairs to welding, paint application and vehicle diagnostics, this Level 3 apprenticeship provides hands-on experience across the accident repair process. Whether you’re starting your career or developing existing skills, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and gain the confidence to work to industry and manufacturer standards, preparing you for a rewarding future in the automotive repair industry.