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Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light vehicle) Apprenticeship
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light vehicle) Apprenticeship
Level 3
Gloucester
Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technicians service and repair light vehicles such as cars and vans and work either in dealerships which focus on a particular manufacturer, or in an independent garage which deals with many different makes of vehicles. They work on all the systems found within the vehicle. The nature of the work ranges from replacing simple parts, through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment. Apprentices must have strong problem-solving skills and a good grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of a vehicle’s systems. The growing complexity of today’s vehicles, and the pressure to deliver a high-quality customer experience, requires the retail automotive sector to attract and train high calibre individuals and this is reflected in the elements of the apprenticeship standard.
Delivery model and duration:
Apprentices will attend college for one day per week. This can be
supported by some remote delivery if required.
Duration: 36 months + 6 months
Please note - whilst you can apply for this course anytime it only begins in September each year.
Ideal for:
• Vehicle Technician
• Service Technician
• Recovery/Breakdown Mechanic
• Diagnostic Technician
The apprenticeship will cover
the following core areas:
• Soft Skills and Behaviours
• Induction and Foundation skills
• Routine Services and
Inspections
• Simple Diagnosis and Repair
• Intermediate Diagnosis and
Repair
• Complex Diagnosis and Repair
• Complete System
Understanding and Repair Major
Benefits for learners
• Gain technical knowledge and practical experience by
combining on the job training with online study
• Improve career prospects
• Fill skills gaps in businesses
Components
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant
Handling (EC842-2006)
• Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2
Benefits to business
• Increase future productivity
• Keep the business up to date with the latest knowledge and
innovative practice
• Deliver on the job training to employees tailored to business needs
• Develop and retain existing staff by offering support and a fresh
perspective
End Point Assessment
The End Point Assessment will test the entire Standard, and be undertaken as follows:
• Online Knowledge Test
• Skills Test
• Professional Discussion
• Completion of a Logbook
Unit and Overview grid
| Knowledge | Skills |
| How vehicle service and repair is impacted by legislative, regulatory and ethical requirements, including health and safety law and environmental procedures |
Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop |
| The structure of the industry and how the business works from an operational perspective, business targets, and the systems and processes that make up the efficient running of a business |
Demonstrating due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage. |
| How to develop positive working relationships and communicate effectively and how to carry out self-evaluation and improve own performance |
Carrying out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle |
| The procedures for the maintenance of tools and the workshop | Obtaining diagnostic and repair information |
| Routine servicing and inspection procedures | Interpreting diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability |
| Steering and suspension geometries; electrical circuit requirements and calculations |
Using a range of diagnostic equipment |
| Construction and operation of vehicle components and systems | Following recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem solving techniques to establish faults |
| Common fault types, causes and effects of different types of faults | Reporting faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions |
| The implications and legal requirements of fitting accessories and carrying out vehicle modifications |
Following recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge |
| How to diagnose faults using suitable fault finding strategies | Testing the function of repaired and fitted components |
| Construction and operation of advanced electrical, braking and suspension systems, engine and transmission systems and engine and gear calculations |
Adhering to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures Using ICT to create emails, word |
| Vehicle emissions and legal requirements | Using ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches |
| Alternative fuels and hybrid and electric systems 01452 |
Completing a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer |
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Individual employers will set the recruitment and selection criteria. Candidates will typically have 4 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or the equivalent, including maths and English
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Completers may want to progress to Master Technician Accreditation Level 4
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The UK is a nation of car lovers and there are over 38.6 million vehicles on our roads, so it’s not surprising that the motor vehicle industry provides plenty of job opportunities.
There are many choices of career on offer, ranging from sales and customer services roles, through to technical roles such as diagnostic technician, master technician, MOT examiner, motorsport technician, paint technician or workshop supervisor.
We are a leading provider of motor vehicle courses and offer an extensive range of facilities and on-site workshops, including electronic diagnostic equipment, an MOT bay, ramps and tyre-changing facilities. This, coupled with our knowledgeable teaching staff, will enable you to get the relevant experience you need, working on real vehicles.
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