Panel Beating Apprenticeship

**Location**:Toowoomba
**Duration**: 48 months
**Vacancy Link**:Recruitment Portal (goldenwest.org.au)

**Position Overview**:
The purpose of this Panel Beating Apprenticeship in Toowoomba is to provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
As a Panel Beating Apprentice you will develop the skills and knowledge required to repair damage to metal, plastic and fibreglass bodywork on vehicles as well as making and forming vehicle panels using machines or hand tools. Specifically, the duties of the role involve determining vehicle damage and recommended repair procedure, removing damaged panels, fixing dents, using mechanical and hydraulic equipment to straighten and realign chassis and body frames and using oxy-acetylene and welding equipment to cut and join replacement sections or damaged panels. As an apprentice you will also learn to fill depressions with plastic fillers and file, grind and sand repaired surfaces using hand and power tools.

This is a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through completing on the job working experience and training with an employer whilst completing a nationally recognised course of training through a registered training organisation.

**Essential Criteria**:

- A willingness to develop skills and knowledge.
- The ability to listen, follow instructions and ask for assistance when required.
- The desire to make a positive contribution to the workplace by being punctual, showing interest and adhering to the relevant workplace policies and procedures.
- The ability to act responsibly and safely in the workplace.
- The ability to develop effective working relationships both in the workplace as well as with Golden West Apprenticeships team members.
- The ability to complete timesheets correctly and on-time.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Work experience in your chosen industry

**Position Requirements**:
To fulfil the requirements of Panel Beating Apprenticeship with Golden West Apprenticeships you will:

- Abide by the terms and conditions of the Training Contract.
- Complete Golden West Apprenticeships inductions.
- Perform work in a satisfactory manner.
- Commit to and complete the Training Plan in the timeframe allocated by completing theory based assessments and demonstrating skills through competency based assessments to the best of your ability.
- Comply with registration relevant to your field of work, in particular the Further Education and Training Act and the Work Health and Safety Act.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: $24,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Work Location: One location