Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship

Start Date: Various

Length 36 Months
Study College and Workplace Training
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard

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More about the course

Looking for a way to earn as you learn, whilst also gaining technical skills in automotive principles?

A Motor Vehicle Technician diagnoses and repairs light vehicles: such as cars and vans.
Working either in a dealership (that focus on a particular manufacturer) or for an independent garage (who deal with many different makes of vehicles).

You will have an interest in car mechanics, and you’ll be taught by industry-experienced tutors to get you ready for the fast-paced world of the automotive trade. Based in our modern and fully equipped 10-ramp workshop, you'll be studying a mix of key behaviours, practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

Motor Vehicle Technician apprenticeships concentrate on carrying out procedures to service/repair a component, use of wide range of diagnostic and testing equipment, ability to remove and fit essential vehicle parts. Plus, tasks based around customer care and interacting with peers.

Entry requirements

Candidates require Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above).

Other comparable qualification.
Employers may set their own additional entry requirements specific to their own organisational needs.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time and therefore we’d recommend contacting us to discuss your personal circumstances.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard

What will I learn?

Skills and behaviours - based on customer care and wider work environment
Induction and foundation skills - based on workshop health & safety
Routine service and general inspection procedures
Vehicle air, fuel, ignition, cooling, lubrication and exhaust systems
Alternative fuel principles and air conditioning certification
Intermediate diagnosis and repair of electrical & sensor faults
Complex diagnose/repair of standard brakes, steering, suspension with modern techniques
Complex systems understanding/repair on major engine & transmission components

How is the course taught?

Group work & tutorials
Practical workshops
Theory sessions

How am I assessed?

Progress reviews attended by employer and College representative
End point assessment
- 2x online knowledge based exams
- Portfolio of evidence (including 10 job write-ups)
- Completed 'off the job' diary log
- Professional discussion
- Observation of 5 x practical tasks

Where can I progress?

This standard has been designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions and successful apprentices can apply for the appropriate level of professional registration. (EngTech).

English and maths

No formal Maths & English study is required for apprentices who have met the entry requirements for this apprenticeship, although Maths & English skills are embedded within course content.

Apprenticeship pay

Your employer will pay you Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage as a minimum, in line with national minimum wage regulations. Your rate of pay will be agreed with your employer.

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