Approx. duration: 36 months
Start Date: September and January
Attendance: One day a week at the Rural Campus
Entry requirements:
- Individual employers will set their selection criteria for applicants
- Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and have a contract of employment
- Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to a thorough skills scan assessment to clarify course suitability
- Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to 4 GCSEs including Maths and English 9-4/A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- Apprentices aged 16-18 years are subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and Maths Functional Skills at Level 2 where the Apprentice only holds the level 1 qualifications (GCSE grades D-G/3-1)
- Following the updated ESFA Apprenticeship rules, from 11th February 2025. Apprentices who begin their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to this mandatory requirement. It is now the decision of the apprentice and their employer at the start of their apprenticeship to choose to study towards a Maths and English qualification
On-programme learning:
- Light Vehicle Service Maintenance Technician Standard
- Automotive Refrigerant Handling (Fgas) Qualification
- English and Maths (if required) Level 2
End-point assessment:
Delivered by IMI (The Institute of the Motor Industry)
Course Summary:
A Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing light vehicles, such as cars and vans. They may work in dealerships, specializing in a particular manufacturer, or in independent garages that handle a variety of vehicle makes.
The technician should be capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team. Strong customer service skills are essential, along with a good understanding of how the workshop, dealership, or garage operates from a commercial perspective. They should also be proactive in identifying ways to improve efficiency in their work.
The technician will work on all vehicle systems, with daily tasks ranging from replacing simple parts to diagnosing and resolving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment. The nature of the work is ever-changing, influenced by the continuous development of advanced technologies and diagnostic techniques.
Notes: 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).