Course details may be subject to change.
You will develop the knowledge and skills required to carry out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles in a real working environment.
Entry Criteria
You will hold at least one GCSE at grade 4/C and one GCSE grade 3/D at maths or English.
All employers will be visited to discuss training and evidence required to complete the qualification and you will be interviewed prior to enrolment.
Additional Costs
You will be required to contribute additional fees for optional trips.
What are the next steps?
You will be invited into the College to attend an interview. Please bring your GCSE grades.
Study Aims
This apprenticeship has been designed by employers to be rigorous and responds to the needs of employers.
This programme is perfect for those who would like to become a Motor Vehicle Autocare Technician.
As an Autocare Technician, you will carry out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles. You might work in an Autocare or “Fast-Fit” Centre, which may be part of a national chain or operated by a regional/local independent group/owner.
Modules Studied
Knowledge:
- Health and safety
- Commercial and legislative
- Technical.
Skills:
- Vehicle inspection
- Replacement of components
- Replace and repair tyres
- Stock procedures
- Vehicle 4-wheel geometry.
Behaviours/Attitudes:
- Working together and building trust
- Customer experience and communication
- Making it happen and commercial awareness
- Learn to strive for excellence.
Teaching and Assessment
The programme will be a mixture of classroom based theory and practical sessions.
You will be assessed through exams, a professional discussion and End Point Assessment (EPA).
You will need to complete 20% off-the-job training.
End Point Assessment
The EPA is the final stage before you complete your apprenticeship. At this stage you must demonstrate your ability to an independent end-point assessor. Your overall grade will be a distinction, pass or fail.
Placement
Your employer will provide hands-on experience in a real working environment. They will provide the training and evidence required for you to complete the qualification.
You could progress to work in an Autocare or “Fast-Fit” Centre, which may be part of a national chain or operated by a regional/local independent group/owner.
