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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Accident repair technician

Rectification of damaged vehicles using a range of engineering, electrical, constructional, and refinishing techniques.

Typical duration

2y 9m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST0352

Where this apprenticeship leads

Vehicle Body Builders and RepairersAI exposure 6% · Low

£25,000 - £30,000

£35,000 - £45,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

An accident repair technician restores vehicles that have been damaged in collisions, returning them to their pre-accident condition and manufacturer standard. Apprentices learn to straighten bodywork, replace panels, apply filler, and prepare surfaces for painting in a professional bodyshop environment. This role can lead to senior technician positions, estimating roles, or specialisation in paint or structural repair.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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