Autocare Technician Apprentice

Summary

An Auto-care Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles, working in an Auto-care or “Fast-Fit” Centre. They will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Autocare technician (level 2)
Hours: 40 hours a week. Shifts tbc.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 10 October
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

Becoming knowledgeable and competent to repair vehicles
Use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.

Where you’ll work

217 NUTTALL LANE

RAMSBOTTOM

BURY

BL0 9LD

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

MANTRA LEARNING LIMITED

Your training course

Autocare technician (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

S1: Contribute to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace, including the maintenance of key equipment and carrying out general housekeeping

S2: Carry out stock procedures including dealing with routine stock deliveries, placing stock into storage, carrying out stock rotation duties and ordering parts for customers following company procedures

S3: Carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance in line with manufactures specifications or approved schedules, company procedures and complete approved documentation.

S4: Make recommendations to customers based on the results of inspections, ensuring that sales recommendations are accurate and fully costed, are ethical and in the best interests of the customer at all times, using language that is transparent and avoids jargon.

S5: Carry out replacement/repair and balancing of a range of light vehicle tyres, including ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric and run-flat tyres fitted to a range of wheel sizes and types

S6: Carry out the replacement of components on a specific range of vehicle systems including Steering & Suspension, Braking systems, Battery & Charging systems, exhaust systems and Air-Conditioning systems

S7: Carry out 4-wheel Geometry operations including adjustments on a range of vehicles with different suspension and steering systems

S8: Use a range of specialist tools & equipment, mechanical & electrical measuring tools and diagnostic equipment to support fault identification and repair.

S9: Identify & procure correct parts to meet specific customer requirements

S10: Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.

S11: Deal with and resolve low-level customer complaints

S12: Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues

S13: Use specific company IT systems within the workplace, including Point-of-sale systems and hand-held devices.

Your training plan

Training with a college provider and in house training.
Autocare technician Level 2 NVQ
Functional skills if required

Requirements

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

At Paddock Garage Ramsbottom Ltd, we offer a full range of garage services to vehicle owners located in Ramsbottom and surrounding areas. All mechanic services are performed by highly qualified mechanics. • Latest Technology & Equipments • Experienced Technicians • Best Price • Quick Support • Independent MOT's carried out off-site

https://paddock-garage.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression within the company as appropriate e.g. level 3

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