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Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship Renault Auto Point

A motor vehicle technician is a highly skilled worker. During your apprenticeship you will be taught about all areas of vehicle service, repair and maintenance.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday - Times TBC Possible weekend work

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    27 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    19 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000079354

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Servicing vehicles – working on manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure the vehicle is running at optimum performance.
  • Maintenance – replacing parts and components before they fail.
  • Repair – repairing problems that cause vehicle failure.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 Autocare Technician

Successful candidates will have full time employment with training in a garage and day release at one of our training centres or other approved college to work towards achieving Level 2 qualification (over 18 months), leading onto a Level 3 qualification over a further 12 months.

You will shadow qualified technicians at work so that you are able to learn first-hand how to service, maintain and repair vehicles. As you progress through the course and your confidence and experience grows, you will be able to start completing tasks on your own.

One of our assessors will visit you in your workplace to mentor you and assess your competence regularly. This is part of our close support network NLG provides to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

North London Garages have rolling college courses which start approximately every 3 months. To apply, you must be able to travel to college once a week.

Functional skills if needed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following the completion of your Intermediate Apprenticeship (18 months), we recommend that you continue onto an advanced apprenticeship (12 months) to become a fully qualified Light Vehicle Technician. There are then a number of opportunities for progression within the Motor Industry including (but not limited to): MOT Tester Senior Technician Workshop Manager.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4-5) Desired

Things to consider

The specific hours and days that you will be required to work and attend college will be discussed in more detail at the employer interview and by North London Garages once you have been accepted on to the Apprenticeship programme. The successful candidate will be willing and able to travel to their place of work for 4 days and attend training at our centre in Enfield, Ponders End for one day a week. This may involve commuting.

About the employer

At Autopoint, our aim is to take care of your motor vehicle with the care & integrity it deserves. This includes a full comprehensive report on your vehicle to inform you of the precise vehicle condition and anything that may be needed in the near future.

Employer

Renault Auto Point

Address

110 TURNERS HILL

CHESHUNT

WALTHAM CROSS

EN8 9BN

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Training

Training provider

NORTH LONDON GARAGES GTA

Contact

recruitment@nlggta.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Autocare technician

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Sep 2022