Light Motor Vehicle Mechanics Apprenticeship

Summary

Working in a small team, you will learn how to service and repair light vehicles such as cars and vans. The work ranges from replacing simple parts to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment. People with an interest in mechanics and or engineering should apply, especially if you enjoy the practical aspect.

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

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 08.30am to 5pm at the workplace and 08.30am to 4.30pm at Mantra Learning.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

3 Years

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

Level 3 Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Standard
Level 3 Maintenance, Repair and diagnostics of Light Vehicles
Training is day release, so 1 day a week, training is held at Mantra Learning (M24 1RU)
Start and finish times are 8.30am - 4.30pm

Apprentices without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English and maths must ensure that apprentices achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Where you’ll work

THE PARAGON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

SMITHY BRIDGE

LITTLEBOROUGH

ROCHDALE

OL15 8QF

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

MANTRA LEARNING 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.

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 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

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

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

As an apprentice technician, this is a physical and manual job, eventually some of your time will be spent working independently and you will have to work with a team to get a job done. Being able to communicate effectively with them is essential.

About this company

EK Motors is the home of great value MOT’s, car servicing and car body repairs in Littleborough and the surrounding areas. We are a family run business and have been repairing cars for over 25 years. We work on all makes and models of cars, light commercial and classics.

After this apprenticeship

Upon qualification the candidate could then progress within the business.

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