What will you do?
You are also known as a bodywork repairer, a car body repairer or a truck bodywork specialist. You prepare the workstation and the vehicle, detect faults and damage, and remove or refit bodywork panels and equipment. You also carry out smart repairs, get the vehicle ready for delivery and keep your tools and workstation in good order.
- Determine the working method for the job
- Prepare the workstation and the vehicle
- Detect faults and damage on the vehicle
- Remove and refit bodywork panels and equipment
- Carry out smart repairs
- Get the vehicle ready for delivery
- Maintain the workstation, tools and work records
Skills to develop
- Good mechanical and manual assembly skills
- Able to read work sheets and manufacturer guidelines
- Careful and precise way of working
- Attentive to faults and damage
Your foundation for this occupation
Recognise body parts, fixings and connected functions. Removal and refitting must enable repair without disrupting other systems.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise dismantling, organising and refitting to workshop information. Label connections and keep fasteners with their components.
Check your work
Check fit, closure and function after reassembly. Complete required checks for sensors and other connected systems.
How can you grow?
Specialise in complex strip-down, electrical connections or final inspection and progress to workshop coordination.
Frequently asked questions
Why is organising parts technically important?
Incorrect fasteners or missed connections can cause faults and poor fit later. Identifiable storage and clear records support correct reassembly.