Professional knowledge
At the conceptual level:
1. Fundamental principles of compressed or liquefied gas supply systems in vehicles.
2. Fundamental principles of vehicle climate control systems.
3. Fundamental principles of the structure of the high-voltage systems of vehicles.
4. Fundamentals of technical drawing.
5. Heat and temperature, and their impact on plastics.

At the comprehension level:
1. Risk factors during repair and their prevention.
2. Collective protective equipment in vehicle repair companies.
3. Marking of personal protective equipment.
4. Types of tools, auxiliary devices, and equipment, and their applications.
5. Hazard factors when handling vehicles with compressed and liquefied gas supply systems.
6. Hazard factors when handling vehicle climate control systems.
7. High-voltage factors in hybrid and electric vehicles.
8. Risk factors during repair and their prevention.
9. Laws and regulations governing environmental protection.
10. Hazardous substances in vehicles and their repair.
11. Absorbents for substances and their use.
12. Impact of hazardous substances on the environment and the human body.
13. Types of tools, equipment, and auxiliary devices, and rules for their use.
14. Regulatory requirements for vehicle repair equipment.
15. Rules for equipment storage.
16. Fundamental principles of ergonomics.
17. Impact of selecting appropriate tools and workplace layout on work productivity, safety, and quality.
18. Impact of workplace contamination on repair quality.
19. Chemical cleaning agents and rules for their use.
20. Design of pneumatic and electric tools.
21. Rules for using a caliper.
22. Measurement methods.
23. Conditions for dimensioning.
24. Thread designations.
25. Types of fits, their characteristics, typical wear signs, and the nominal, limit, repair, and actual dimensions of components.
26. Fundamental principles of tolerances and fits.
27. Types of threaded joints.
28. Classification of bolts.
29. Changes in the characteristics of threaded joints due to mechanical and thermal effects.
30. Types of rivets, their materials and applications.
31. Technical requirements for forming riveted joints and their applications.
32. Types of adhesives and their applications.
33. Changes in the quality of bonded joints when surface preparation technology is not observed.
34. Types of soldering materials and their applications.
35. Changes in the quality of soldered joints when work technology is not observed.
36. Types of welding in different gas environment.
37. Principles for forming welded joints.
38. Fundamental principles of the structure of mechanised arc welding equipment in active and inert gas environments.
39. Differences between various principles for preparing weld joints and their impact on the strength of the constructed structure.
40. Materials used in body coating and their properties.
41. Cosmetic products used for body coating care and their properties.
42. Fundamentals of the structure of vehicles
43. Fundamentals of the structure of vehicle electrical equipment.
44. Methods for restoring component joints and the materials to be used.
45. Principles for forming electrical connections and the consequences of insulation damage.
46. Design and types of fastenings of the body, interior, and exterior components.
47. Conditions for the storage of materials, components, units, and assemblies.
48. Types of damage to body component surfaces, their causes, and assessment methods.
49. Tools and materials for the preparation of body component surfaces.
50. Materials used in body components, their properties, and repair materials.
51. Compatibility of materials with the surface to be repaired.
52. Causes of damage to filled surfaces.
53. Plastics and composite materials used in vehicle bodies.
54. Physical and chemical processes in plastic bonding.
55. Tools, equipment, and materials for the repair of plastic and composite vehicle body components.
56. Role of clients in ensuring the success of professional activity.
57. Professional ethics.
58. Conflicts of objectives between technical requirements, regulatory requirements, and specification requirements, and client expectations.
59. Structure of vehicles.
60. Representation of components in projections.
61. Representation of materials, weld seams, cuts and sections, and dimension chains in technical drawings.
62. Principles for creating electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
63. Operating principles of vehicle systems.
64. Operational characteristics of components/units.
65. Fundamental principles for preparing documents.
66. Fundamental principles for structuring technical databases.
67. Principles of repair descriptions.
68. Methods for searching technical information.
69. Vehicle manufacturing methods.
70. Vehicle body structures and materials used.
71. Functions of the vehicle body and its components.
72. Types of vehicle body corrosion and their causes.
73. Paintwork defects and causes of damage.
74. Impact of forces on vehicle body damage.
75. Relationship between the extent and nature of damage to vehicle body and the technical condition of vehicle assemblies.
76. Methods for identifying hidden defects.
77. Specific features of body components and zones in cases of damage.
78. Rules for the use of diagnostic equipment and electrical measuring devices.
79. Stages and processes of body repair work.
80. Integration of body repair work into operational work processes.
81. Procedures for dismantling and assembling related vehicle systems.
82. Tasks and functions of vehicle repair specialists.
83. Organisation of the company’s internal work processes.
84. Occupational safety regulations and potential risks in body repair companies.
85. Theoretical fundamentals of body deformation and straightening.
86. Fundamental principles of technical mechanics in body structures.
87. Changes in metal structure during body deformation and straightening.
88. Specific features of body straightening depending on the structure of elements and the materials used.
89. Structure and equipment of the body geometry restoration bench.
90. Relationship between body geometry and wheel geometry.
91. Materials used in vehicle bodies and their properties.
92. Physical processes in welding, bonding, and riveting.
93. Types and composition of welding materials, their use, and weldability of materials.
94. Types of welded joints and seams in the repair of body components and parts, and methods for forming them.
95. Materials used for bonding and riveting body components.
96. Tools and materials used for preparing repair parts and forming component shapes.
97. Structure and operating principles of single-sided and double-sided spot-welding equipment.
98. Structure and operating principles of semi-automatic welding equipment.
99. Structure and operating principles of tungsten inert gas arc welding equipment.
100. Structure and operating principles of gas welding equipment.
101. Welding gas mixtures and their operating principles.
102. Potential risks during welding work.
103. Impact of the welding process on vehicle systems and components.
104. Types of surface deformations of body components.
105. Fundamentals of vehicle painting.
106. Importance and assurance of adhesion of painting materials.
107. Selection of methods for repairing component surfaces for different types of damage and materials, and the tools, equipment, auxiliary devices, and materials used.
108. Types of glass, their properties, and markings.
109. Regulations on permissible damage to vehicle glazing.
110. Typical glass damage, repair possibilities, and tools and materials used for repair.
111. Design of door glazing fasteners and window regulator mechanisms.
112. Design of installed glazing fastenings.
113. Possible defects during the replacement of glazing.
114. Requirements of regulations regarding the technical condition of the body.
115. Structure and operating principles of transmission, control devices, and running gear components, and the impact of the technical condition on vehicle handling.
116. Importance of wheel alignment angles.
117. Fundamentals of electrical engineering.
118. Structure and operating principles of vehicle electrical equipment.
119. Structure and operating principles of electronic control systems, and the main devices and tools used in diagnostics.
120. Technical parameters characterising the operation of the self-diagnostic system.
121. Structure and operating mechanism of vehicle driver and passenger protection systems.
122. Structure and operating principles of the climate control system.
123. Tasks and functions of vehicle repair specialists.
124. Operation of vehicle systems.
125. Visual indicators of the quality of operating fluids.
126. Characteristic signs of defects.
127. Impact of external factors in vehicle operation.

At the application level:
1. Selection and use of personal protective equipment according to marking.
2. Use of collective protective equipment.
3. Safety regulations when handling stationary equipment.
4. Protective equipment for hand-held power tools.
5. Rules for using fitting tools.
6. Rules for the use of special tools and service equipment.
7. Safety regulations when handling electric-drive vehicles.
8. Safety regulations when handling vehicles with gas supply systems.
9. Safety regulations when handling refrigerants.
10. Requirements for waste sorting and disposal in vehicle repair companies.
11. Electrical safety regulations.
12. Fire safety regulations.
13. Action in the event of fire.
14. Environmentally friendly technologies.
15. Vehicle repair technologies.
16. Protection of the vehicle and its units during the repair process.
17. Rules for workplace organisation and collection of operating materials.
18. Rules for the operation of tools and auxiliary devices.
19. Technology for the maintenance of tools and auxiliary devices.
20. Performance of measurements using a caliper.
21. Fundamental principles for preparing assembly diagrams.
22. Sketching.
23. Representation of threads on shafts and in holes.
24. Component surface shapes and measurement methods.
25. Methods for restoring fits of components.
26. Technologies for repairing threaded joints.
27. Riveting technologies.
28. Safety regulations when performing bonding.
29. Preparation of surfaces for bonding.
30. Bonding technologies.
31. Safety regulations when performing soldering.
32. Preparation of surfaces for soldering.
33. Soldering technologies.
34. Maintenance of mechanised arc welding equipment in active and inert gas environments and its preparation for operation.
35. Preparation of components for welding.
36. Technology for forming simple welded joints.
37. Post-processing of welded joints.
38. Rules for the use of cleaning and washing equipment.
39. Technology for the protection of the vehicle and its assemblies during cleaning and servicing.
40. Cleaning work technology.
41. Instructions for the use of chemical washing and cleaning agents.
42. Technologies for the care of body trim components and coatings.
43. Safety, environmental protection, and chemical disposal regulations.
44. Occupational safety and environmental protection regulations during dismantling and assembly work.
45. Rules for the use of lifting and lifting-transport equipment.
46. Rules for the use of tools and auxiliary devices.
47. Sequence of loosening and tightening component fasteners and the applied torque.
48. Specifics of dismantling corroded threaded joints, studs, and damaged bolts.
49. Methods for adjusting exterior body and interior components, and the assembly sequence.
50. Methods for replacing electromechanical units and principles for forming electrical connections.
51. Methods and sequence of connecting electrical equipment assemblies.
52. Conditions for the storage of materials, components, units, and assemblies.
53. Technical documentation of vehicles.
54. Methods for masking vehicle components.
55. Vehicle body protection when handling sandblasting equipment.
56. Technologies for abrasive surface treatment.
57. Technologies for chemical surface treatment.
58. Surface priming technology.
59. Surface anti-corrosion protection technologies.
60. Technology for sealing body elements.
61. Technology for protecting body component surfaces against abrasive impact.
62. Safety and environmental protection regulations when performing vehicle component surface treatment.
63. Technical documentation for performing body component surface treatment.
64. Filling technology.
65. Sanding technology (abrasive grain size ≥ P120).
66. Collective and personal protective equipment when performing filling and sanding work.
67. Instructions for the use of materials for body filling work.
68. Collective and personal protective equipment for plastic component repair.
69. Plastic bonding technologies.
70. Plastic welding technologies.
71. Technology for post-processing of welded plastic surfaces.
72. Instructions for the use of materials for the repair of body plastic components.
73. Communication techniques.
74. Conflict resolution techniques.
75. Methods for identifying client needs.
76. Technical terminology in the official language and English.
77. Reading of technical drawings and diagrams.
78. Recording of vehicle inspection results.
79. Cause-and-effect relationship of defects.
80. Photographic recording of defects.
81. Principles for using databases of manufacturers.
82. Principles for using service technical documentation.
83. Principles for preparing repair documentation.
84. Procedures for keeping records of materials, component units, and assemblies.
85. EU regulations on vehicle modification.
86. Manufacturer’s regulations on modification and installation of additional equipment.
87. Signs of corrosion damage.
88. Signs of paintwork defects.
89. Technical measurement methods, devices, and tools, and their use.
90. Methods for determining the degree of deformation of vehicle body and chassis/frame.
91. Databases of body geometric dimensions.
92. Use of diagnostic equipment and electrical measuring devices.
93. Methods for photographing body damage.
94. Documentation of body and chassis/frame measurement results.
95. Anticipation of resources required for defect remediation and repair work.
96. Principles for determining repair work of related vehicle units and assemblies.
97. Calculation of damage using industry standard systems.
98. Principles for determining the time required for repair.
99. Procedures for keeping records of repair work, time, and costs.
100. Fundamental principles of organising repair work.
101. Conditions for the storage of vehicle parts, units, assemblies, and electronic components.
102. Rules for the storage, registration, and disposal of hazardous substances.
103. Rules for the use of the body geometry restoration bench.
104. Principles for arranging a safe body straightening workplace.
105. Methods and measurements for straightening deformed body structures.
106. Methods of cutting out damaged areas of body units and components.
107. Determination of separation points of components.
108. Methods for manufacturing repair parts and their alignment with the surface under repair.
109. Preparation of components and their surfaces for welding and bonding.
110. Methods for protecting the vehicle during welding work.
111. Rules for the use of welding equipment.
112. Vehicle body welding technologies.
113. Combination of welding and other types of component joining.
114. Technologies for riveting and bonding body components.
115. Technologies for sealing and noise insulation of body components.
116. Collective and personal protective equipment when performing welding and bonding work.
117. Technical documentation for performing body repair work.
118. Methods for using special tools, auxiliary devices, and equipment.
119. Methods for straightening concave and convex surfaces.
120. Methods for straightening surfaces of double-closed components.
121. Straightening of body component surfaces without damaging the paintwork.
122. Straightening of body component surfaces with thermal methods.
123. Methods for straightening components made of steel sheets, advanced steel sheets, and aluminium sheets.
124. Methods for levelling component surfaces using filling and tinning methods. Preparation of the surface for the application of coating materials.
125. Application of coating materials using spraying and mechanical methods.
126. Collective and personal protective equipment used for the restoration of body component surfaces.
127. Technical documentation for performing body repair work.
128. Rules for the disposal and recycling of hazardous substances and materials.
129. Methods for replacing door glazing.
130. Technology for replacing installed glass.
131. Technology for replacing bonded glass.
132. Glass damage repair technologies.
133. Methods for inspecting glass fastening and sealing.
134. Quality control rules in a body repair company. Principles of repair quality inspection.
135. Methodology for checking the technical condition of vehicle body.
136. Methods for functional testing of transmission components, control devices, and the running gear, and for replacing the components.
137. Sequence of performing electrical equipment test measurements and rules of the use of electrical measuring instruments.
138. Explanation of errors and parameters recorded in the self-diagnostic system.
139. Methods for functional testing of electronic control systems, inspection equipment, and component replacement procedure.
140. Procedures for functional testing of vehicle driver and passenger protection systems and the replacement of components.
141. Procedures for functional testing of the climate control system and the replacement of components.
142. Activation of vehicle electronic devices and setting of parameters.
143. Technical documentation of vehicles.
144. Technical regulations for vehicle operation.
145. Road traffic regulations.
146. Technical regulation of the operation of the running gear and control devices.
147. Technical requirements for vehicle lighting devices.
148. Methods for checking the levels of operating fluids.
149. Fundamental principles of the driving cycle (test drive).
150. Methods for analysing defects.
General knowledge
At the conceptual level:
1. Legal relationship.
2. Fundamentals of entrepreneurship.
3. Regulatory enactments in the field of activity.

At the comprehension level:
1. Vocabulary.
2. Grammar and language function.
3. Language culture.
4. Language styles and intonation.
5. Vocabulary.
6. Grammar and language functions.
7. Types of verbal interaction.
8. Language styles and intonation features.
9. Diversity of language and communication in different contexts.
10. Information system security.
11. Training programmes provided by the manufacturer.
12. Operational principles of computers and office equipment.
13. Software applications suitable for the work task.
14. Rights, obligations, and responsibility of an individual.
15. Principles for promoting collaboration.
16. Nature of social dialogue and mechanisms for cooperation.
17. Patterns of facts, theories, and professional activity.
18. Professional career development.
19. Learning strategy.
20. Types of business operations.
21. Fundamentals of marketing.
22. Economic resources.

At the application level:
1. Official language.
2. Sector-specific terminology.

3. At the conceptual level:
4. Intercultural interaction.
5. Use of the English language.
6. Sector-specific terminology in English.
7. Mathematical methods and tools.
8. Units of measurements.
9. Calculation of areas and volumes.
10. Mathematical calculations.
11. Calculation of physical parameters.
12. Use of technologies for the preparation of documentation.
13. Information and communication system security.
14. Data security.
15. Provision of first aid.
16. Response to emergency situations.
17. Legal provisions of labour law.
18. Internal rules of procedure.
19. Occupational hygiene and work culture.
20. Positive communication techniques.
21. Time planning.
22. Teamwork.
23. Generally accepted codes of conduct in various societies and environments.
24. Self-assessment mechanisms.
25. Planning of studies, career, and work progress.
26. Principles of career development assessment.
27. Fundamental principles of time management.
28. Process of organising the work environment.
29. Self-organised work process.
30. Decision-making methods.
31. Planning methods.
32. Self-assessment mechanisms.
33. Document formatting requirements.

Professional skills and attitudes
1. To use personal protective equipment.
2. To use collective protective equipment.
3. To inspect the protective devices of the work area and their compliance with safety requirements.
4. To verify the compliance of hand-held tools with occupational safety regulations.
5. To verify the compliance of service equipment with occupational safety regulations.
6. To identify electric-drive vehicles and vehicles equipped with gas supply systems.
7. To comply with safety regulations when handling electric-drive vehicles.
8. To comply with safety regulations when handling compressed or liquefied gas supply systems.
9. To comply with safety regulations when handling refrigerants.
10. To use safe techniques for storing and using hazardous substances.
11. To use chemical absorbents.
12. To comply with fire safety regulations.
13. To comply with electrical safety regulations.
14. To visually assess the compliance of equipment with electrical safety regulations.
15. To comply with environmental protection requirements when performing work duties.
16. To sort waste generated during the work process.
17. To use environmentally friendly work techniques and technologies in professional activity.
18. To be well versed in the regulatory documentation on environmental protection related to vehicle body repair.
19. To select a workplace appropriate to the repair technology.
20. To comply with the fundamental principles of ergonomics when arranging the workplace.
21. To set up a workplace according to the assigned task.
22. To select tools, instruments, equipment, and auxiliary devices appropriate to the repair technology.
23. To assess the compliance of equipment with laws and regulations and technical documentation.
24. To prepare equipment and auxiliary devices for operation.
25. To maintain the workplace in accordance with safety requirements during the repair.
26. To arrange equipment after completing work.
27. To clean up the workplace after completing work.
28. To prepare the vehicle for continuation of repair after work interruption.
29. To assess the technical condition of tools and auxiliary devices.
30. To perform technical maintenance of tools and auxiliary devices.
31. To measure vehicle components.
32. To draw sketches of simple components.
33. To read assembly diagrams.
34. To restore the fit using repair-size components.
35. To restore the fit using an additional component.
36. To restore the fit through adjustment.
37. To restore the fit by restoring the nominal size.
38. To identify the threat type and size.
39. To cut a thread.
40. To remove a broken bolt.
41. To restore a stripped threaded connection.
42. To select rivets appropriate to the assigned task.
43. To disassemble a riveted joint.
44. To form a riveted joint.
45. To select an adhesive bonding technology appropriate to the assigned task.
46. To form an adhesive joint.
47. To select a soldering technology appropriate to the assigned task.
48. To form a soldered joint.
49. To prepare the welding equipment for operation.
50. To form simple welded joints to ensure the repair process.
51. To protect the vehicle and its assemblies from contamination during cleaning and repair.
52. To wash the vehicle and its assemblies before and after repair.
53. To clean and maintain the vehicle interior and exterior trim components.
54. To protect the body coating.
55. To dismantle corroded threaded joints.
56. To dismantle and assemble seals, plain bearings, and rolling bearings.
57. To dismantle and assemble press-fitted joints, keyed joints, splinted joints, and grooved joints.
58. To dismantle and assemble chain, belt, and gear drives.
59. To dismantle and assemble pipeline connections.
60. To dismantle and assemble vehicle assemblies and units.
61. To dismantle and assemble vehicle electrical equipment.
62. To dismantle and assemble exterior body components.
63. To prepare the dismantled vehicle components for storage.
64. To clean assemblies and components using abrasive methods.
65. To sand surfaces using abrasive methods.
66. To apply anti-corrosion coatings to surfaces.
67. To protect body component surfaces against abrasive impact.
68. To seal body elements.
69. To apply noise insulation to the vehicle body.
70. To prepare a body component surface for filling.
71. To prepare and apply filler.
72. To sand filled surfaces (abrasive grain size ≥ P120).
73. To restore plastic components using the bonding method.
74. To restore plastic components using the welding method.
75. To level plastic component surfaces using the thermal method.
76. To level plastic component surfaces through filling and sanding.
77. To listen to the client.
78. To cooperate, following the principles of positive communication.
79. To resolve conflict situations by justifying own point of view.
80. To evaluate own work to improve client-oriented communication procedures.
81. To read technical drawings and diagrams.
82. To use technical terminology in the official language and English.
83. To work with the manufacturers’ and company’s databases.
84. To work with the manufacturers’ technical documentation.
85. To complete the vehicle inspection report.
86. To complete vehicle body repair documentation and repair report.
87. To keep records of materials, components, units, and assemblies.
88. To comply with national and EU vehicle modification regulations and the manufacturer’s rules for modification and installation of additional equipment.
89. To assess corrosion damage.
90. To assess paintwork defects and damage.
91. To identify body structure deformations based on deformation of component surfaces.
92. To identify body deformations based on changes in the alignment of external components.
93. To perform the functional testing of body systems and vehicle systems located adjacent to the damaged area.
94. To measure body geometric dimensions using linear measuring instruments.
95. To measure body geometric dimensions using electronic body measuring instruments.
96. To measure body geometric dimensions using auxiliary devices.
97. To develop a vehicle body repair plan (process chart).
98. To plan the repair time.
99. To plan the components, materials, and equipment required for the repair.
100. To plan the repair costs.
101. To store dismantled vehicle components, units, and assemblies.
102. To coordinate body repair work with preceding and subsequent vehicle repair processes.
103. To consult clients on the technical and economic possibilities of the repair.
104. To organise body repair work in accordance with safety and environmental protection requirements.
105. To prepare the body geometry restoration bench for positioning the vehicle.
106. To secure the vehicle body on the body geometry restoration bench.
107. To measure body geometric dimensions using electronic body measuring instruments to identify deformations.
108. To select appropriate auxiliary devices and attach them to the body.
109. To select appropriate direction of force application.
110. To restore the body structure shape while controlling geometric dimensions.
111. To record the straightened body sections.
112. To verify the compatibility of body components and body structure geometry after the deformation repair.
113. To separate and dismantle body components requiring repair.
114. To prepare repair components for welding, riveting, and bonding.
115. To prepare body components and their surfaces for welding and bonding.
116. To weld, rivet, and bond body components and their parts.
117. To restore the shape of body components using special tools and equipment.
118. To level component surfaces through filling and sanding.
119. To level component surfaces using tinning technology.
120. To apply single-component (1K) paint system materials.
121. To inspect body glazing components for defects.
122. To replace vehicle door glazing components.
123. To select an appropriate glazing repair method.
124. To repair glazing defects without replacing the component.
125. To prepare glazing components for bonding.
126. To prepare body parts and their surfaces for glazing bonding and bond the glazing.
127. To verify the quality of the completed body repair.
128. To assess the technical condition of chassis components and replace damaged units and parts.
129. To inspect the tightness and functionality of the body and its components, including soft-top systems, sunroofs, and other components, and remedy any non-conformities.
130. To read self-diagnostic system faults and technical parameters characterising system operation.
131. To perform the functional testing of vehicle electrical equipment and control systems, and replace damaged components.
132. To activate electronic devices and set the appropriate parameters (radio, clock, battery charge control, etc.).
133. To engage appropriate vehicle repair specialists where necessary.
134. To verify the compliance of the vehicle running gear with technical regulations.
135. To verify the compliance of the vehicle control devices with technical regulations.
136. To check the operation of lighting devices.
137. To visually inspect the leaks of operating fluids and determine their levels.
138. To perform a test drive.
139. To perform a vehicle functional test.

General skills and attitudes
1. To communicate verbally and in writing in the official language in various professional situations.
2. To observe the norms of the Latvian literary language in formal communication.
3. To use professional terminology in the official language.
4. To communicate verbally and in writing in foreign languages.
5. To use professional terminology verbally and in writing in English.
6. To calculate dimensional chains.
7. To convert quantities across different unit systems.
8. To model the course of the planned task solution.
9. To purposefully process information, selecting the most appropriate solution.
10. To communicate using communication technologies.
11. To comply with information technology security and personal data protection requirements.
12. To complete the latest training programmes of vehicle manufacturers.
13. To evaluate the reliability of information critically.
14. To provide first aid.
15. To respond to an emergency situation.
16. To respect the rights and obligations of the employer and employee.
17. To comply with sector-specific laws and regulations and the company’s internal rules of procedure.
18. To inform the immediate supervisor about the achieved results.
19. To comply with occupational hygiene requirements.
20. To perform collaborative teamwork and communicate constructively in various environments.
21. To define priorities when planning own professional activity.
22. To resolve conflict situations by justifying own point of view.
23. To plan professional development by assessing own professional knowledge, skills, and previous experience.
24. To acquire new knowledge and skills according to labour market needs.
25. To keep up with the development in vehicle repair theory and practice.
26. To perform high-quality work tasks, balancing workload, time, and resources.
27. To evaluate economic risks within the scope of own competence.
28. To use the allocated resources effectively.
29. To take a decision on problem-solving within the scope of own competence in a specific situation.

Professional competences
1. Ability to use personal and collective protective equipment responsibly, in accordance with working conditions.
2. Ability to assess the conformity of tools and equipment with the work task and occupational safety requirements.
3. Ability to identify electric-drive vehicles and vehicles equipped with gas supply systems, and assess their compliance with safety requirements.
4. Ability to comply with safety regulations when handling vehicles with different energy sources and refrigerant systems.
5. Ability to perform work tasks in accordance with occupational safety, electrical safety, fire safety, and environmental protection requirements.
6. Ability to prepare the workplace, necessary tools, equipment, and auxiliary devices for the work to be performed.
7. Ability to maintain the workplace in accordance with safety requirements and arrange it after completion or interruption of work.
8. Ability to service tools and auxiliary devices.
9. Ability to work with technical drawings, read assembly diagrams, measure components, and draw sketches of simple components.
10. Ability to restore simple fits of components, using appropriate technology.
11. Ability to restore threaded joints, using appropriate technology.
12. Ability to form riveted joints, using appropriate technology.
13. Ability to form bonded joints, using appropriate technology.
14. Ability to form soldered joints, using appropriate technology.
15. Ability to form simple welded joints to ensure the repair process.
16. Ability to clean and maintain the vehicle and its interior, and protect it from contamination during repair work.
17. Ability to dismantle, prepare for storage, and assemble vehicle assemblies, units, and components.
18. Ability to treat and protect body component surfaces by cleaning and sanding with abrasive methods and applying anti-corrosion, insulating, and anti-noise coatings.
19. Ability to prepare surfaces for filling, apply filler, and sand the filled surface.
20. Ability to repair plastic body components using welding and bonding methods.
21. Ability to cooperate with the client in accordance with appropriate code of conduct.
22. Ability to work with the manufacturer’s, vehicle, and service technical documentation and electronic databases, and use technical terminology in the official language and English.
23. Ability to prepare a repair report and the vehicle handover and acceptance certificate.
24. Ability to assess the technical condition of the body based in external signs.
25. Ability to perform the functional testing of body systems and vehicle systems located adjacent to the damaged area.
26. Ability to identify deformations of the vehicle body structure by performing measurements using measuring equipment and instruments.
27. Ability to plan and organise body repair work.
28. Ability to restore the body structure geometry using the body geometry restoration bench and auxiliary devices.
29. Ability to form repair joints for body components using riveting, bonding, and welding methods.
30. Ability to restore the shape of body components by filling and tinning and level them using special tools and equipment.
31. Ability to level and restore surface coatings and apply painting materials.
32. Ability to inspect body glazing for defects and replace and repair it.
33. Ability to assemble the vehicle after body repair and verify the quality of the body repair and the functionality of vehicle systems.
34. Ability to verify the compliance of the vehicle with road traffic safety requirements.
General competences
1. Ability to express and interpret concepts, ideas, facts, and opinions both verbally and in writing in the official language, using general communication and professional terminology.
2. Ability to use professional terminology in English to complete work tasks.
3. Ability to apply the fundamental principles of mathematics and natural science in professional activity.
4. Ability to use information and communication technologies to complete a work task.
5. Ability to provide first aid and respond to an emergency situation.
6. Ability to complete professional work tasks in accordance with the requirements concerning employment relationships.
7. Ability to perform collaborative teamwork when performing professional work duties.
8. Ability to assess and purposefully plan own professional development.
9. Ability to plan and monitor work performance deadlines and quality, balancing workload, time, and resources.
10. Ability to take a well-founded decision in specific situations within the scope of own professional competence and in the field of activity.