L2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship

D&D AUTOS LTD

Cheshire, CW10 9AX

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 January 2024

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Summary

The apprentice will learn to use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment and will gain a good grasp of the practical and theoretical vehicle systems they service. They will require excellent customer service skills, both face to face and over the phone.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Autocare technician (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08.30 - 5.30

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 20 August

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

The candidate will follow a Level 2 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Level 2 Standard in Auto Technician  This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A-D (9-3) or equivalent, they will be required to complete a Level 1 Functional Skill in the relevant subject

Where you’ll work

Ashfield Garage

Lewin Street

Middlewich

Cheshire

CW10 9AX

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

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

Your training course

Autocare technician (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • S1: Contribute to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace, including the maintenance of key equipment and carrying out general housekeeping
  • S2: Carry out stock procedures including dealing with routine stock deliveries, placing stock into storage, carrying out stock rotation duties and ordering parts for customers following company procedures
  • S3: Carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance in line with manufactures specifications or approved schedules, company procedures and complete approved documentation.
  • S4: Make recommendations to customers based on the results of inspections, ensuring that sales recommendations are accurate and fully costed, are ethical and in the best interests of the customer at all times, using language that is transparent and avoids jargon.
  • S5: Carry out replacement/repair and balancing of a range of light vehicle tyres, including ultra-low profile, directional, asymmetric and run-flat tyres fitted to a range of wheel sizes and types
  • S6: Carry out the replacement of components on a specific range of vehicle systems including Steering & Suspension, Braking systems, Battery & Charging systems, exhaust systems and Air-Conditioning systems
  • S7: Carry out 4-wheel Geometry operations including adjustments on a range of vehicles with different suspension and steering systems
  • S8: Use a range of specialist tools & equipment, mechanical & electrical measuring tools and diagnostic equipment to support fault identification and repair.
  • S9: Identify & procure correct parts to meet specific customer requirements
  • S10: Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections and make judgements on wear and serviceability.
  • S11: Deal with and resolve low-level customer complaints
  • S12: Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues
  • S13: Use specific company IT systems within the workplace, including Point-of-sale systems and hand-held devices.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade D/3)
    • Maths (grade D/3)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills

    About this company

    David Spencer and his experienced team are here to help you get moving again. We care about providing the highest quality garage services, advice, workmanship and after care. Whether you require straight forward car servicing and MOT or a more technical job we will provide you with an upfront quotation detailing the work involved and the costs associated with that work. We will work efficiently to both reduce costs and to ensure that your vehicle is back with you as quickly as possible.

    After this apprenticeship

    Full time Vehicle Technician at D.J. Motors for the appropriate candidate

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

    Jacqueline Foy

    Jacqueline.Foy@CCSW.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000222532.

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    Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 6 August at 11:59pm)

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