Halfords Motor Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Walsall
Halfords LTD
Walsall, WS1 3NQ
Closes in 12 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 September 2024
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Summary
The Halfords apprenticeship program will equip you with all the skills, knowledge and behaviors you need to start a successful career with us. We have over 700 garages across England, Scotland and Wales where our highly trained technicians carry out MOT’s, car servicing and repairs for over 1 million customers a year.
- Annual wage
- £16,000 a year
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday– Friday
8:30am– 5:30pm with a 30 min lunch
40 hours per week
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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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
Halfords are currently seeking a Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join their dealership. This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects.
Duties will include:
- Working alongside qualified Technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
- Producing estimates
- Carrying out diagnostics
- Warranty work
- Assisting with MOT’s on vehicles
- Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
- Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Where you’ll work
Caldmore Road
Mountrath Steet
Walsall
WS1 3NQ
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
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Candidates will work towards achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3.
- They will also be required to study towards achieving Level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications
- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motor-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-light-vehicle-v1-3
- The programme lasts for 24 months.
- The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges.
- Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 18 separate weeks to carry out skills training
- Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace
Assessment Includes:
- On-going assessment of soft skills and behaviours
- A behaviour assessment,
- Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2
- Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2
This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components:
- Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress),
- Behaviour Assessment
- Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice)
- Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice)
Each apprentice will achieve the following:
- Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (ST0033/AP03) Standard
- Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- Motor Vehicle (grade Level 2)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
The candidate must be available to start as soon as possible and be able to travel to the workplace according to the working hours. The candidate must be able to attend the block release training weeks in Nottingham. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early
About this company
Every year, almost a million people use a Halfords Autocentre. Why? Because we’re the nation’s leading MOT, car service, repairs and tyres specialists. We’ve helped generations of motorists keep their vehicles on the road, and we’re still doing it today. Today, our Autocentre staff receive the highest quality training that gives them the skills to work on all types of vehicle, including hybrid cars. Many of our technicians have achieved IMI accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to achieving the highest levels.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship
- Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester
On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a Light Vehicle Technician is anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279632.
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