Vehicle body builders and repairers
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Definition: Vehicle body builders and repairers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5232
Vehicle body builders and repairers construct and repair the bodies of road vehicles, and fit interior and exterior fittings to vehicle bodies.
Common tasks include:
- diagnoses job requirements or ascertains work specifications from drawings or instructions
- selects, cuts, shapes and assembles materials to form parts of vehicle underframe, framework and body
- repairs damage to chassis and engine mountings using hydraulic rams, jacks and jigs
- hammers out dents in bodywork, fills in small depressions or corroded areas in solder, plastic or other filler compound and replaces body panels using hand and power tools
- installs and repairs interior fittings including seats, seatbelts and fascia in cars, sinks and special features in caravans and mobile shops
- positions, secures and repairs external fittings including windows, doors, door handles, catches and roof attachments
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 are also available and take between three to four years to complete. Off and on-the-job training is provided.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Alternative & related job titles: Vehicle body builders and repairers
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