Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard

25512W0/P | Pagefield Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 01/08/2024
Time/Day | VARIOUS

Is this course for me?

A motor vehicle service and maintenance technician services and repairs light vehicles such as cars and vans and works either in dealerships which focus on a particular manufacturer, or in an independent garage which deals with many different makes of vehicles.
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What will I study?

In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: How vehicle service and repair is impacted by legislative, regulatory and ethical requirements, including health and safety law and environmental procedures; The structure of the industry and how the business works from an operational perspective, business

targets, the systems and processes that make up the efficient running of a business; How to develop positive working relationships and communicate effectively and how to carry out self-evaluation and improve own performance; The procedures for the maintenance of tools and the workshop; Routine servicing and inspection procedures; Steering and suspension geometries; electrical circuit requirements and calculations; Construction and operation of vehicle components and systems; Common fault types, causes and effects of different types of faults; The implications and legal requirements of fitting accessories and carrying out vehicle modifications

How long is the course?

36 months

How will I be assessed?

All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification.

This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider .

This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor . End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:

Professional Discussions

Interviews

Showcase portfolios

Practical assessment of skill

Theory assessments

Assignments and more

What qualifications do I need?

Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE maths and English at Grade 4. Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-3 or equivalent, including maths or English. Level 3 - 6 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including maths or English.

What can I progress onto?

Successful completion of this apprenticeship could result in a full time permanent employment within the Motor Vehicle industry

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
Yes No
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Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

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If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

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