Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £23,000 to £45,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Vehicle Accident Repair and Paint (Level 2) L22 courses
- Level 3 Vehicle Accident Body Repair and Paint L31 course
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Where this can take you
With experience you could: get an IMI accreditation and move into senior paint technician roles, become a shift supervisor, quality control inspector or workshop manager, set up your own paint spraying business and specialise in customising cars.
Courses for this career
See free Paint Technician courses
Level 2
- Vehicle Accident Repair and Paint (Level 2) L22 courses
Level 3