What you will do in your working day
As an apprentice you will learn all the skills to become a Roadside Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. During your apprenticeship programme you will:
* Use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults
* Complete a mix of both college learning and on the job training with one of our experienced apprentice team leaders. This role will provide much more than just how to be a mechanic
* You will have exposure to real life breakdown situations which will require you to offer roadside assistance following diagnostic and repair procedures, communicate with our members and aiming to get our members back on the road
The training you will be getting
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. The apprentice will work with the RAC to to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in relation to Autocare Technician apprenticeship standard.
The apprentice will be required to commute to S&B’s Academy to attend 7 weekly training blocks a year throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
Apprentices are assigned a workplace mentor and a college development coach who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress using S&B’s tailored electronic logbook which both employer and the apprentice can access anytime.
Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress onto the next phase of training until the completion of the End Point Assessment.
For national apprentices and where daily commuting is not feasible, S&B have partnerships with chain hotels to provide accommodation in a standard double room for single occupancy for the duration of the stay. All costs for travel and accommodation while on a weekly training block at S&B are met by the employer, this includes breakfast and a two-course evening meal.
As a result, you will receive the following qualification:
* Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard
* Functional Skills in maths and English if required
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
* Once qualified, this role provides a varied working environment where no two days will be the same
* RAC is a large national company that can offer ongoing support and progression opportunities for all employees
* Once qualified a RAC Roadside Technician will benefit from a competitive salary of £33,000 - £41,000 per annum with opportunities of furhter overtime
* This Autocare apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career