Accident repair technician

Knowledge

K1: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How all types of engines and propulsion systems function. Back to Duty

K2: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How electrically propelled and hybrid vehicles function. Back to Duty

K3: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How sub systems of lubrication, cooling, fuel, ignition, intake and exhaust systems operate. Back to Duty

K4: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): How transmission, driveline & final drive systems operate. Back to Duty

K5: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Vehicle suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tyre systems. Back to Duty

K6: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Vehicle electrical principles. Back to Duty

K7: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Vehicle electrical systems and components. Back to Duty

K8: Panel Repair & Replacement: Vehicle thermal welding operations & techniques Back to Duty

K9: Panel Repair & Replacement: Vehicle bonding and adhesives procedures Back to Duty

K10: Panel Repair & Replacement: Vehicle body mechanical fastening operations. Back to Duty

K11: Preparation & Paint: The various types of filler & foundation materials. Back to Duty

K12: Preparation & Paint: The different materials used in vehicle construction. Back to Duty

K13: Preparation & Paint: The preparation techniques required for different materials & surfaces. Back to Duty

K14: Preparation & Paint: Paint, basecoat & topcoats. Back to Duty

K15: Preparation & Paint: The refinishing process. Back to Duty

K16: Preparation & Paint: Which techniques & products to employ with each type of repair process. Back to Duty

K17: Cross-cutting: Health and safety in the workplace as it relates to the accident repair environment. Back to Duty

K18: Cross-cutting: The structure of their organisation, and where they work within that. Back to Duty

K19: Cross-cutting: Tools & equipment and vehicle construction methods used in the accident repair workplace. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove all damaged & associated components from a vehicle. Back to Duty

S2: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET):Re-assemble replacement or existing components to a vehicle. Back to Duty

S3: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and re-assemble permanent & non-permanent fixed vehicle body panels Back to Duty

S4: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit all types of vehicle body panels. Back to Duty

S5: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit trim components. Back to Duty

S6: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Identify and describe principle vehicle electrical components and systems. Back to Duty

S7: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Diagnose and rectify basic vehicle electrical faults. Back to Duty

S8: Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair all types of vehicle body panels. Back to Duty

S9: Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair or refurbish Trim components. Back to Duty

S10: Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using thermal welding operations and processes. Back to Duty

S11: Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using non thermal joining, bonding and adhesive processes. Back to Duty

S12: Panel Repair & Replacement: Remove, repair and replace structural body panels. Back to Duty

S13: Panel Repair & Replacement: Identify and rectify vehicle body structural misalignment. Back to Duty

S14: Preparation & Paint: Apply body filler & foundation materials. Back to Duty

S15: Preparation & Paint: Prepare all types of vehicle body material. Back to Duty

S16: Preparation & Paint: Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surfaces. Back to Duty

S17: Preparation & Paint: Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and materials. Back to Duty

S18: Preparation & Paint: Apply paint, primer and basecoat Back to Duty

S19: Preparation & Paint: Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations. Back to Duty

S20: Preparation & Paint: Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects. Back to Duty

S21: Cross-cutting: Carry out their work safely in the workplace and adhere to relevant health and safety requirements. Back to Duty

S22: Cross-cutting: Develop strong working relationships. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: The adoption at all times of a good health and safety first mentality as standard practice. Back to Duty

B2: A customer first approach when dealing with owners of vehicles and other clients. Back to Duty

B3: Recognises that high quality is intrinsic in every activity throughout the accident repair process. Back to Duty

B4: A strong and positive work ethic. Back to Duty

B5: The ability to work in a team and be a good team member. Back to Duty

B6: A positive attitude. Good aptitude. Excellent ambition. Back to Duty

B7: Effective communication throughout the repair process, both with clients and with other members of the team. Back to Duty