This apprenticeship is the level 3 Paint Spray Apprenticeship Technician standard programme with Volvo Truck & Bus in Loughborough LE11 5HE. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and paint large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard. What You'll Do: • Preparing paint spraying equipment • Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle • Mix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best colour match • Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colours and protective finishes • Solving paint application problems; defects, cause and cures • Maintaining and cleaning equipment • Storing paints in the correct conditions In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involves a mix of academic learning and on-the-job training. • Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised. • Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day. • Attending block release to the Remit Training Academy in Derby, DE24 8NB every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by Volvo Trucks. Volvo Trucks provide all their apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation at Volvo. A Volvo trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come. Volvo will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.