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

25512W0/P | Pagefield Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 01/08/2025
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.

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?
FREE Yes No

16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

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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