| Auto-Care Technician Apprenticeship Level 2 | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Apprenticeship |
| Entry Requirements: | Minimum GCSE grade 2 for English and maths. If you don’t achieve these, you will need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths to identify your eligibility for the course. These requirements may alter dependent on the needs of the employer. |
Course Overview
As an Auto-Care Technician Apprentice you will learn how to carry out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles, working in an Auto-care or “Fast-Fit” Centre, which may be part of a national chain or operated by a regional/local independent group/owner. As an Auto-Care Technician you will require a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills and you will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify and repair simple system faults.
You will have to demonstrate expertise not only in the technical elements of your role and have a good grasp of the practical and theoretical aspects of the vehicle systems you service, but you will also develop your telephone, customer handling (including how to handle difficult customers and deal with customer disappointment) and effective sales skills.
What will I learn?
- Tyre legislation and technical information including EU Tyre labelling.
- Fundamentals of specific vehicle systems including steering and suspension, braking systems, battery and charging systems, exhaust systems and air-conditioning systems.
- Basic consumer legislation relevant to the occupation including appropriate Health and Safety legislation and requirements for the workplace.
- Hybrid and electric Vehicle system and safe working procedures.
- How the business works and how you contribute to the overall results, demonstrating commercial awareness.
- How to carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance using manufacturers specifications or approved schedules, using vehicle specific data and meeting legal requirements.
How will the course be assessed?
A range of assessment methods will be used throughout the programme to support the progression and development of your Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that are all relevant to the apprenticeship standard.
The apprenticeship standard will be achieved via externally assessed End Point Assessments.
This may include:
- a knowledge test,
- a practical observation,
- a professional discussion,
- a project presentation,
- or an interview.
Materials and other information
• Expert Trainer Assessors with vast industry experience providing continuous support throughout the programme.
• Strong employer links with opportunities within companies such as Skoda, Bowker Motor Group and Vauxhall.
• Employers have worked to co-create the programme making it highly industry relevant.
• On completion of this Apprenticeship Standard you will be eligible to apply for IMI membership as a Registered Young Professional or if you wish as an Associate Member.
• You could also gain entry onto the IMI Professional Register.
• Work in an industry standard motor vehicle workshop.
• Dedicated electric vehicle maintenance technologies.
• Dedicated construction and motor vehicle centre within a newly redeveloped campus.
Progression and Careers
• Auto-care Technician
• Service Centre Advisor
• General Vehicle Mechanic
• Breakdown and Recovery Technician
