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Apprentice Autocare Technician INDEPENDENT CAR SPECIALISTS (ICS) LTD
Are you interested in anything automotive? S&B Automotive Academy are recruiting! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their skills. An Autocare Technician carries out services and repairs to a range of vehicles. If you are keen on problem solving, this will be a great role for you! Duties include: finding and diagnosing faults using hand tools or a computer and advising customers on what repairs are needed.
Closing date: 25 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday 8:30am till 5pm 30 min Lunch
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
2 Years
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Possible start date
26 Oct 2023
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Date posted
24 Jul 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000185600
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an apprentice you will learn all the skills to become a top Autocare Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. You will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.
Duties include:
- Find and diagnose faults using hand tools or a computer
- Advise customers on what repairs are needed
- Estimate time and costs for jobs
- Road test vehicles to check repairs
- Tyre fitting
- Repairs to exhausts, batteries, brakes, and servicing
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Training is delivered in the workplace and via seven weekly college training blocks per year at S&B's specialist Automotive Academy in Bristol.
The apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a S&B development coach who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress via S&B’s purposely developed eLogbook that all parties can access any time.
Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress until the completion of the End Point Assessment.
If an apprentice faces a daily commute to S&B’s Academy that is not viable whilst on a weekly training block, the apprentice can arrange with the employer to stay in hotel accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn. All costs for accommodation including breakfast and a two-course evening meal are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
As a result, you will receive the following qualification:
- Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. An apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
INDEPENDENT CAR SPECIALISTS (ICS) LTD
https://www.instagram.com/independentcarspecialists/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
Address
UNIT 25
BRIDGE ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BRIDGE ROAD
BS15 4TA
Training
Training provider
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Contact
David Watts
07852344136
Apprenticeship standard
Autocare technician
Level 2 (GCSE)
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