Removing and refitting damaged mechanical and electrical components on a car.
Overview
Approved for delivery on the 22/03/2019, the vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (met) technician, Advanced apprenticeship standard provides a level 3, upon completion. This apprenticeship will typically take 36 months to complete, not including the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
As an apprentice on the Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician standard, you will work in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry and learn how to remove and refit damaged components on cars or light commercial vehicle’s that have taken structural damage after being involved in a road traffic collision or an accident.
You will commonly complete your duties before structural repair work can take place in the workshop, and you will carry your duties either independently and as part of a small team of technicians. You will undertake refits and removals of components such as engines, gearboxes, suspensions and mechanical or electrical systems, as you learn how to assess and diagnose a range of faults, how to access and remove components and non-structural body panels, suitably refit and reinstall them after repair work is complete and then valet and clean the vehicle to bring it back to a good condition.
The apprenticeship will develop your understanding of vehicle technical data and the equipment and tools that provide it, such as wheel alignment and calibration machinery. You will also understand how to complete the appropriate documentation required as part of industry legislation, such as assessment reports and job cards.
Careers and jobs associated
- Bodyshop Mechanic
- Stripper/Fitters
- MET Technician
- Bodyshop Technician
- Body Fitter.
If you would like to find out more about this apprenticeship standard, including possible duties of the role, skills and assessment method visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
