This is an Automotive Mechanic apprentice working through 4 levels to qualify as a journeyman. For simplicity, it is assumed each level is of the same duration.

This is a Body Repair apprentice working through 4 levels to qualify as a journeyman. For simplicity, it is assumed each level is of the same duration.

This is a Spray Paint apprentice working through 3 levels to qualify as a journeyman. For simplicity, it is assumed each level is of the same duration.

This is a workshop operating within a large dealer or franchise network.

This is a workshop operating independently outside the dealer or franchise networks.

Using the sliding bar, select the number of Sold hours you would expect a good newly qualified journeyman to record in a typical month in your workshop.

Select a suitable Charge-out rate for each Sold hour of labour appropriate to your business.

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