Light Vehicle Apprentice - Cranfield – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

You will be working alongside qualified technicians where you will be trained in all aspects of the maintenance and repair of light vehicles, from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00 (Saturdays may be included).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 1 January
Duration: 2 years 6 months
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

An exciting opportunity for the Apprentices to be trained using the latest diagnostic equipment to provide them with the relevant skills to react to the ever-changing technological developments within the car industry. Day to day tasks will always vary but will normally include:

Servicing
MOTs
Vehicle Maintenance
Observing and assisting technicians
Light Vehicle technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly

Where you’ll work

HIGH ST

CRANFIELD

BEDFORD

MK43 0DG

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

SKILLNET 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

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle) Level 3
Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EUs 2014 F-gas regulation

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education:

Servicing – working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance
Maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem

Delivery of training to be confirmed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 4+)

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

None

About this company

RGR Garages - Ford Dealer, Bedford and Milton Keynes We are an independent award-winning family-owned Ford dealership located in the village of Cranfield, between Bedford and Milton Keynes, covering both areas offering a fantastic stock of Ford and great used car deals. Representing Ford for over 50 years and customer service is at the heart of what we do. We offer a friendly, honest service at a great value. Furthermore, we supply new Ford cars with great finance options, as well as quality used cars across Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Our Aftersales Department provides servicing (all makes and models), MOT, repairs, and parts at our High Street address (MK43 0DG) as well as accident repairs in our Ford Approved Accident Repair Centre (MK43 0AT). Our team of specialist vehicle service and body repair technicians are Ford-trained using the latest Ford diagnostic testing equipment and using the latest tooling. Ask us about pick up/delivery and loan cars to make your car service/repair experience easier for you. Our Van Solutions department can supply and fit all interior ply lining, flooring, and Van racking solutions, as well as roof racks, Ranger tops, tow bars, and many more - you name the van accessory we can help! We are also authorised dealers for Mountune on Fiesta, Fiesta ST, and Focus ST.

After this apprenticeship

A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority including a Master Technician
The opportunities are endless
By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within specific interests they may have

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

Hannah Edwards

Hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216165

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279169.

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Closes on Monday 30 December

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