Automotive glazing technician
Level 3 · AdvancedEngineering and manufacturing 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
An automotive glazing technician removes, fits, and repairs windscreens and vehicle glass on cars, vans, and other vehicles, often working for specialist glass repair companies or as part of a mobile service responding to customers at their home or workplace. Apprentices learn to use adhesive bonding systems, recalibrate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and repair stone chips to a professional standard. This role can lead to glazing supervisor, technical specialist, or van-based franchise operation.
On the job
What you’ll 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
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
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
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 3 (Advanced) - roughly A-level level. Employers usually look for some GCSEs (often English & maths around grade 4/C) or a Level 2 apprenticeship first. English & maths can sometimes be finished during training.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 4/5 (Higher) apprenticeship, or straight into the role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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