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Apprenticeship

Automotive glazing technician

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Repairing, replacing and re-calibrating automotive glass on vehicles.

What you'd do

Remove damaged windscreens safely using specialist cutting equipment
Prepare apertures and bond replacement glass using approved adhesive systems
Carry out stone chip repairs to preserve the windscreen where possible
Recalibrate ADAS cameras and sensors following windscreen replacement
Source and order correct replacement glass for each vehicle
Complete job documentation and maintain records of work completed
Deliver professional customer service at mobile and workshop locations

What you'd learn

Windscreen and automotive glass removal and replacement techniques
Adhesive bonding systems and safe drive-away times for fitted glass
Stone chip repair methods and repair quality assessment
Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) recalibration requirements
Vehicle identification and correct glass sourcing and ordering
Health and safety when working with cutting tools and adhesives
Customer service and lone working as a mobile technician
Ready to look for a place?
See live Automotive glazing technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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