Summary
As an apprentice, you will work alongside an experienced technician, maintaining and repairing customer’s vehicles to very high industry standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
Annual wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm. May include Saturdays on a rota basis. Shifts tbc.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 5 April
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Duties will include:
* Carrying out foundation tasks common to all service and repair procedures
* Contributing to a safe working environment
* Accessing information such as wiring diagrams and technical data
* Using complex diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment
* Removing, repairing/replacing components to manufacturer’s specification
* Applying advanced diagnostic principles and logical problem-solving techniques
Where you’ll work
200-210 Dunmow Road
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 5HW
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
PROVQ LIMITED
Your training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
* Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
* Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
* Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
* Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
* Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
* Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
* Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
* Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
* Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
* Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
* Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
* Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
* Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
* Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
* Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
* Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
* Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
* Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
* Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
* Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
* Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
* Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
* Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
* Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
Your training plan
* Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (light vehicle) apprenticeship standard
* A certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
* Level 2 Functional skills in English & maths (if required)
Please note: Off the job training is on a residential basis. Travel and accommodation costs covered by the employer.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English & Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
A qualified Technician has many transferable skills. This is a physically demanding role. Off the job training is on a residential basis.