Trainee Master Artisan Panel Beater (3-year FTC)

• Ensuring that learners understand the nomenclature of the auto body repair workshop and industry before attempting to train them.
• Conducts formal training programmes, during the absence of the master artisan.
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Issues
• present for all workshop accreditation processes
• Trained to ensure Quality Objectives are set in line with policy
• Introduced to external bodies related to the accreditation process
• Trained to develop standard operating procedures
• Trains on the management of consumables required for training and ensures availability
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) identification
• Be present at formal assessment of prospective learners,
• Ensuring that trainees understand every step of training thoroughly.
• Manage in-house training schedules and disciplined timekeeping.
• Observes work methods, and organised housekeeping habits.
• Continuously expose the learners to updated methods and technologies of the profession,
• Understanding that quality standards set are achieved by learners.
• Take ownership of the workshop and its trainees, during the absence of the master artisan.
• Ensure records are maintained to provide evidence of the QMS Prepares a Corrective Action Report
• Monitors implementation Implement tasks in terms of the project plan
• Assists with managing project risks
• Project Administration
• Input into the close out report
• Input into Project Review reports monthly
• Trained on procurement planning and management
• Predicting requirements and stock keeping of consumables.
• Keeping stock records.
• Oversees maintenance requirements.
• Ensuring safety, as well as maintenance of small equipment in the workshop.
• Problem solving within the training environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric, Qualified Panel beater
• Experience in Auto Body Repair
• Proven record in OEM approved workshops
• Experience in Panel Beating, Chassis Straightening, Parts Replacement, Resistance Spot-Welding, Spot-Weld Removing, Costing, Quoting, Procurement, Vehicle Stripping, Vehicle Assembly, Insurance Assessment Liaison, Headlight Setting, Valet, Polish, Stores Management, Workshop
• Housekeeping and Workshop Management in a real work environment.
• Mentor and coach learners on how equipment is maintained
• Knowledge/skilled in the following:
  • Full technical knowledge of Paint, Panel, and all related processes of the auto body repair environment.
  • Understanding of the automotive industry
  • Basic Costing skills
  • OEM Quality Management Systems
  • Computer Literacy
  • Facilitation skills
  • Production management
  • TMS and /or Audatex Software
  • Body Shop Repair Equipment
  • Facility Housekeeping
  • Colour Literacy
  • Workshop House Keeping
  • Technical knowledge of all vehicles on SA roads.
  • OEM Quality Management Systems
  • Health & Safety Procedures