Autocare Technician Apprentice DMS WRANGATON MOTORS LTD

This Level 2 apprenticeship will enable you to gain expertise in the technical elements of an Autocare Technician’s role, and also learn excellent telephone, customer service and sales skills. An Autocare Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles, working within the automotive industry.

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Closing date: 29 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Shift days (including college day): Monday - Friday, some Saturday mornings Day hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Weekly hours: 40

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196832

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This Level 2 apprenticeship will enable you to gain expertise in the technical elements of an Autocare Technician’s role, and also learn excellent telephone, customer service and sales skills. An Autocare Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles, working within the automotive industry.

We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, friendly person to join our team.

You will learn on the job shadowing a mentor, jobs such as:

  • Carry out servicing and maintenance on cars and bikes
  • Diagnosing vehicle faults manually and with the aid of software and digital tools
  • Carry out replacement, repair and balancing of a range of light vehicle tyres

This is just a short list of examples, there will be lots more to do and learn.

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

Apprentices will attend South Devon College one day per week, learning the theory and practical skills relevant to qualifying as a Level 2 Autocare Technician. The rest of their time will be spent working with the team at DMS Wrangaton Motors.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship standard, you can increase your knowledge and practical skill set by working towards a level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician standard.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2/E) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2/E) Essential

About the employer

DMS Wrangaton Motors Ltd is a busy family run business, consisting of a friendly team of six. We cover a wide range of services such as MOT’s, Servicing, General Repairs on Car and Motorbikes.

Employer

DMS WRANGATON MOTORS LTD

Address

WRANGATON

SOUTH BRENT

TQ10 9HD

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

Contact

Beverley Moore

Beverleymoore@southdevon.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Autocare technician

Level 2 (GCSE)

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