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The Collision Repair industry


The Collison Repair industry is a subsidiary of the Automotive Industry. In simple terms, Collision Repair is concentrated on the repair and/or restoration of the body of the vehicle.

It includes two pathways which have traditionally been referred to as “Panel Beater” (Collision Repair Technician) or “Vehicle Painter” (Automotive Refinisher). The industry is progressive, evolving, high tech, fast paced, global and full of awesome Trade Professionals and employers.

To become and Automotive Refinisher or a Collision Repair Technician you will complete an apprenticeship.

An Industry Training Provider, in this case MITO Te Pukenga, will work alongside you and your employer to oversee your qualification. Generally, people complete their apprenticeship in 3- 4 years, though this is completely in your hands, you could finish in less time if you get stuck in!

If you like cars, working with your hands, and have a good eye for detail, this Trade might be for you!

Careers in Collision Repair start with Apprenticeships...

Collision Repair Career Pathways Explored

Collision Repair Apprenticeships

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Woman Standing Beside A Red Car
Automotive Refinishing

Interested in car painting as a profession?

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Technician
Collision Repair Technician

Interested in panel beating as a profession?

Kaihangarau Tina Waka

Collision Repair Technician


Collision Repair Technicians are often referred to as "Panel Beaters" though this does not give the trade enough credit, as you will do much, much more than simply "beat panels". This is a modern, high-tech industry with exciting technology, high workplace safety standards, diverse and interesting work and quality workplaces.

If you enjoy working with your hands, being physical, working in fast paced environments, have a willingness to learn and a great attitude (a love of cars will also help), then this may be the trade for you!

Some of the tasks that you might complete in this job are:

Talking to customers about vehicle repairs and estimate costs.

Carry out structural repairs using a chassis machine and 3D measuring equipment.

Remove, attach, sand and prepare panels and parts for spray painting.

Replace sections of vehicles and welding

Align, reshape or remove rust from damaged panels and frames.

Work independently on tasks, and within a team environment to complete the overall project.

Collision Repair Technician

Mentors at mahi

The Women in Collision Repair mentors are trade qualified professionals. They have walked the walk and can talk the talk, which is why we have them working alongside the programme, to support your journey if you decide to explore your options in Collision Repair.

Check out the work environment that our Collision Repair Technician, Victoria, gets to work in and check out some of the tasks and tools that are associated with this trade!

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Woman Working
Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Working Station
Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Woman Working On A Car
Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Working On Car Paint
Kaipeita Waka

Automotive Refinisher


Automotive Refinishers are often referred to as "Vehicle Painters". In this trade you will focus much of your energy to the exterior of a vehicle, whether it be a commercial vehicle such as a bus or a truck, or a private vehicle such as a car or van. The world is your oyster when it comes to what you can paint as an Automotive Refinisher!

You will work in a high tech, exciting, career which is continually evolving. You will spend time in your workshop and spray booth in a fast-paced workshop environment, preparing vehicles for paint by getting the panel to a perfect finish, preparing and matching paints, spray painting and polishing to perfection! This part of the industry can be very rewarding for those who enjoy seeing a project through to completion and sitting back and admiring the finished result!

Some of the tasks that you might complete in this job are:

Discussing vehicle painting options with Managers, Collision Repair Technicians and customers.

Sanding vehicles to perfection to prepare them for paint work.

Finding and matching colours using a spectrometer, mixing colour formulas and applying colour to vehicles.

Masking out sections of vehicles to maintain a clean finish.

Removing and attaching car panels and parts for painting.

Buffing and polishing paintwork to bring to a high lustre.

Automotive Refinisher

Mentors at mahi

The Women in Collision Repair mentors are trade qualified professionals. They have walked the walk and can talk the talk, which is why we have them working alongside the programme, to support your journey if you decide to explore your options in Collision Repair.

Check out the Automotive Refinishers at work, pay attention to the tools they use, and what their work environment looks like!

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Woman Working On The Car Paint
Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Woman Using Tools For The Car
Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Checking Tools
Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Painting The Car
Ngā Painga

The Benefits - What is in it for you?

Global, take anywhere trade

If you are passionate about restoring vehicles to their original condition or newfound glory, then these two trades will be fore filling

"Earn while you learn" pathway

Progressive and exciting industry

Great pay and career progression opportunities

Diversity of work and room to manoeuver

Autonomy over the speed that you complete your apprenticeship, which can reduce the cost of your qualifications

Regular work schedule and location and no wet weather days

A hands-on trade for hands-on people

Excellent job prospects, national skills shortage and sustainable employment opportunities

Te Tukanga

The Process - How does it work?

Check out the video links in the two apprenticeship options on this page

If you like the sound of Collision Repair for yourself or someone you know, connect with Smart Trade Solutions LTD

We will organise a meeting with you at a time that suits you to discuss the industry in depth and get to know you

If the fit is right, we will work on your behalf to line up work experiences in both paint and panel pathways

If we both agree that the industry is a good fit for you, we will work alongside you to find you employment

We will connect you to a programme Mentor (see below)

We will support you with your apprenticeship

We will celebrate your successes and help you with your areas of concern

You are now on your journey to a rewarding career in Collision Repair!

Tūtaki ki o Tātau Kaiārahi

Meet the Mentors

All participants in the Women In Collision Repair programme will be paired with a trade qualified female Mentor

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Cassidy

CASSIDY

AUCKLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHER

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Victoria

VICTORIA

AUCKLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Sky

SKY

NORTHLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHER

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Hayley

HAYLEY

NORTHLAND MENTOR

QUALIFIED COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN


Testimonials / Whakaaturanga

What our stakeholders have to say

If you love the sound of the Collision Repair industry, or want to support this project

Send us a message today and we will help you explore your options!

Women In Collision Repair — Whangarei — Smart Trade Solution

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