Apprentice Mechanic/ Motor Vehicle Technician

Summary

The role of the Apprentice Vehicle Technician is to work towards repairing and servicing vehicles to a high standard. You will develop a clear understanding of the workshop equipment and diagnostics, and will also help with washing down and vacuuming vehicles and cleaning the workshop from time to time.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 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

This vacancy is for a Level 3 Motor Vehicle apprenticeship, which will result in the successful candidate gaining an apprenticeship- this contains a technical certificate and an on-site qualification at Level 3, along with the associated Functional Skills.

As an Apprentice Mechanic, you’ll be working alongside an experienced mechanic and will be involved in a variety of tasks. These will include:

Servicing and repairs
Replacing componants using specialist equiptment such as electrical and electronic diagnostics and engine tuning equipment
Rectifying faults on customers' vehicles

Where you’ll work

UNIT 13 SHIPDHAM AIRFIELD

SHIPDHAM

THETFORD

NORFOLK

IP25 7SD

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

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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.

Your training plan

For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:

Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling.
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.
Level 2 Award in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operation and Maintenance.

Apprentices will need to complete their Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths (if not already achieved) before they take the End Point Assessment (EPA).

For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake knowledge tests, a skills test, and a professional discussion.

Apprentices are expected to attend college one day per week (term-time only) at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
A keen interest in cars
Interest in mechanics
Enthusiasm

Other requirements

We are a small company with our workshop sited on an Airfield. This does involve working outside in the yard at times throughout the year. There are no direct transport links to the airfield. Candidates should have GCSE grade 4/ C in English and Maths, or the Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent. If candidates do not have these grades, they will be expected to attend additional Functional Skills sessions. These may run on a different day to the usual college delivery. Applicants who are currently undertaking or sitting GCSEs should include their predicted grades on their application. If successful for this position, you will be offered a conditional place on the apprenticeship, subject to you meeting the entry requirements listed above.

About this company

Dereham Plant & Transport Engineering Ltd is an established small business which covers the service and repair of light vehicles, commercial vehicles & plant machinery.

After this apprenticeship

A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a position following their apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

City College Norwich (Apprenticeships)

apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk

01603773365

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276992.

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