apprenticeship Program
Under the guidance and support of our trainers and technical development team you will gain the skills and exposure required to be at the top of your trade.
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Career goals are well within reach with our fast tracked program providing additional training hours, multiskilling and one-on-one support from our exclusive trainers and wider apprentice mentor team.
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With a genuine commitment to your skills development, career progression and long-term stability, the Fortress Apprenticeship Program has gained the reputation for best practice training solutions in the collision industry.
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THE TRADE
Fortress offers paid full time and school based apprenticeships
- Completion rates 6-12 months earlier than industry average
- 20% above Award wages
- Paid training and theory days
- Potential to earn salary + production bonus in final year
- Apprentice training days, chat rooms, social events and awards/recognition
- Inclusive and supportive opportunities for youth, women, first nations, people with disabilities and other minorities
- Two training centres with latest equipment and technology
- Two best in industry, qualified full time apprentice trainers
- Designated mentor throughout journey
- Relationships with MTA and Sherwin Williams ensure high standard of training
- Supplier training days to ensure in-depth, current knowledge
fortress apprenticeships
Panel beaters repair damage to vehicles, restoring the shape and structure using a variety of tools, equipment and techniques, including welding, filling and sanding.
Spray painters carry out all aspects of preparing vehicles for paint repair including buffing, polishing and priming surfaces in addition to spray painting panels and parts.
Mechanics apply a broad range of skills and knowledge to detect faults, carry out diagnostics and repair and service cooling systems, fuel systems, AC, clutch assemblies, transmissions, braking systems, drive assemblies and steering systems.
Commence your body repair, refinishing or light vehicle technology apprenticeship while completing school. We offer paid 1 to 2 day part time apprenticeships.
Performance Indicators
Industry leading operational, service and workplace metrics
Smash Repair sites at 10 trusted locations
Including 50 Apprentices
Valued, satisfied and motivated to succeed
We value and prioritise customer relationships
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Congratulations to Zane Hartley for winning the prestigious Panel and Paint Bodyshop Awards - Apprentice of the Year! This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to his hard work and dedication; and the best in industry apprentice program delivered at Fortress.
On the cusp of becoming a tradesman, Evan shares his journey and goals for his future
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Kim Makata has been recognised for consistently delivering outstanding service
Enhancing skills with advanced Glue Pull Repair (GPR) techniques to improve efficiency and deliver higher-quality results.
We explore what drives Dylan's passion and the pathway that led him to a career in auto refinish at Fortress
Kristy-Lee talks upskilling, exposure to different roles and the guidance Fortress provides to hone her estimating skills
We’re thrilled to celebrate with our very own Tyron Brockhurst, who has been awarded GOLD in the 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition!
Fortress is humbled by the overwhelming success in our selection as FINALISTS for Best Workplace, Best Multisite Operator, and numerous individual categories.
We are beyond proud to announce that Bailey has been awarded GOLD in the 2024 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competition for Automotive Refinishing!
Makayla, a Fortress Foundation employee, transformed her passion for parts management into a thriving career. An inspiring story of dedication and development, Makayla shares her journey that shaped her growth.
Fortress & Sherwin-Williams support ACIA at Ignite Youth Careers Expo 2024
Valuable partnership with Sherwin Williams equips our Apprentices with latest knowledge & skills
Promoting strong service culture with measurable and achievable KPIs for individuals and teams
Targeting recruitment and retention issues with evidence! The ACIA and Griffith University discuss findings of industry review.
Auto-refinish Apprentices and Detailers gain valuable development to produce quality outcomes
Auto Body Repair Technology apprentices undertake hands on, Computerised Measurement certification in our Crestmead Apprentice Training Centre
Saed kick starts his career, completing his Auto Body Repair trade and commencing his development journey in Production Management.
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Eagle Farm goes that extra mile to repair the unrepairable due to sentimental value and a commitment to customer satisfaction
ACIA nomination for Board of Directors, Sarah Moynihan, voted in at their AGM
The ACIA has announced the nominations for its upcoming Board of Directors and AGM. Fortress candidate, Sarah Moynihan, has been nominated for a full term.
Fortress Group parts Manager Chelsea Donges won the Women in Collision - Parts Manager category and we couldn't be prouder!
Alex Mraz, Fortress Operations Manager, talks about his passion for the industry, growth within the company and who has influenced him along his journey.
Thank you to everyone who nominated for this year's Women in Collision Awards.
One of our first to complete Fortress Leadership Development Program, Nick has been recognised as a finalist for Young Achiever, what an outstanding acknowledgement!
Saed Mohummadi is being recognised for his high level of skill in his third year of his Apprenticeship!
Recognised in the National Bodyshop Awards as a finalist!!!
Sarah Moynihan, our Turbo Talk guest, is Head of People, Culture and Change at Fortress Collision Repair Services and a Director of the Board for Australian Collision Industry Alliance.
APG has selected 10 female apprentices who each receive a $1000 Würth tool voucher in its campaign to support women on the workshop floor.
Fortress generously donates to the ACIA accelerator fund to get the NFP up and going
In case you missed our multi site operator feature in the January issue of the magazine here's the chat we had with Fortress CEO Peter Taylor.
Our very own Angela Burns selected as a finalist in the Owner/Manager category for her longstanding contribution and expertise in the collision repair industry! Ange truly is a trailblazer and set's the standard of best of the best, Fortress is lucky to have her.
Finalist for Best New Shop - Crestmead and Best MSO. A new comer in the MSO scene, Fortress wins the National Award for Best MSO!
Paint & Panel Bodyshop Award finalists have been announced and Fortress is a finalist in 2 categories!
In case you missed our MSO feature in the January/February issue where we talked to all the major groups we'll be publishing their interviews individually online. This week:
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