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Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim met technician

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim met technician

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 3 - Technical Occupation

Removing and refitting damaged mechanical and electrical components on a car before and after body repair work has been carried out.

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Reference: OCC0405

Status: assignment_turned_inApproved occupation

Average (median) salary: £30,313 per year

SOC 2020 code: 5232 Vehicle body builders and repairers

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 5232/00 Vehicle body builders and repairers
  • 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.

Technical Education Products

ST0405:

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician

(Level 3)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

NCR Bodyshops Ltd, DLG auto services, Barretts of Canterbury, JLR (Jaguar Landrover), Ford, Thatcham Research, Aviva, NCRC, LV insurance, Solusarc

Summary

A Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician works in the vehicle body repair sector of the motor industry. The role is to identify damaged mechanical and electrical components on a damaged Car/Light Commercial Vehicle, and remove and refit these components before and after body repair work has been carried out. They typically work on repairing vehicles that have been involved in accidents or similar incidents. This is usually within a collision repair workshop. They are experts in identifying damaged mechanical and electrical components on vehicles. They may work as part of a team or more autonomously and they are usually under the supervision of a more senior technician.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

NCR Bodyshops Ltd, DLG auto services, Barretts of Canterbury, JLR (Jaguar Landrover), Ford, Thatcham Research, Aviva, NCRC, LV insurance, Solusarc

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Typical job titles include:

Body Fitter
Bodyshop Mechanic
Bodyshop Technician
MET Technician
Stripper/Fitters

Keywords:

Body Repair
Damage
Electrical
Maintenance
Operations
Transport
Vehicle

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems including safety related autonomous items
K2: Body Mechanical Repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, e.g. vehicle diagnostics equipment, wheel alignment, advanced driver assistance calibration tooling etc.
K3: Vehicle diagnostics and interpretation of technical data
K4: The safe handling and management of Safety Restraint Systems Pyrotechnics, High Voltage components and other areas of significant risk
K5: Repair and safe handling of all vehicle fuel types including combustion, hybrid and other high voltage, compressed natural gas.
K6: Vehicle hardware and software and digital communication e.g. telematics capability, recall legislation compliance etc.
K7: The principles of customer service within the motor industry
K8: Health & Safety and compliance requirements of the bodyshop industry
K9: Their direct commercial productivity and efficiency impact of their role within the whole repair process. E.g, understanding the cost of mistakes and the need for accuracy. The impact of rework on resources and reputation.
K10: Quality control process and the implications of poor quality repairs

S1: Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, e.g. disarming airbags, undertaking electrical safety precautions and conducting pre-repair diagnostics sweeps.
S2: Ability to interpret relevant technical data, specification and methods will enable appropriate pre-preparation prior to work being carried out.
S3: Ability to remove, repair and replace Engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems, related autonomous items from the vehicle safely, e.g. Anti-lock Braking System units, safety restraint systems, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) & Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) semi-autonomous components.
S4: Ability to diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (on board computer) & associated electrical system.
S5: Ability to identify and communicate supplementary parts where required.
S6: Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process such as Geometry Wheel Aligners for alignment of the wheels, diagnostic hardware to establish any faults with the vehicle and establish if parts are replaced or re calibrated, utilising torque wrenches to tighten nuts/bolts to the manufacturer recommendations
S7: Ability to rebuild vehicles post repair and reinstate safety critical systems including Safety Restraint Systems, airbags, seat belts and pretensions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, cameras, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) systems and Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) systems including collision avoidance technology.
S8: Qualified in refrigerant handling to EC842 2006 or the most up to date revision of this legislative requirement to enable the repair or replacement of air condition/climate control parts such as condensers, evaporator compressor pump

B1: Use all the knowledge and skills developed to carry out tasks in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all business operating procedures and policies
B2: Operate as an effective team member and take responsibility, be honest and accountable when things go wrong, tracking their own progress and informing others if deadlines are at risk
B3: Proactively find opportunities to learn about the wider business
B4: Commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines by being flexible with their time and willingness to take on tasks outside of their job role to ensure goals are met
B5: Take responsibility for personal and professional development, keeping knowledge and skills up to date with emerging technology to perform the role effectively
B6: Anticipate problems and put steps in place to avoid them, where problems do occur explore and address the cause
B7: Effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.

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