Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship

You will:

• Carry out a range of services on cars, car-derived vans and other light vehicles
• Learn to deal with customer complaints in the best way and increase company communication
• Learn to carry out vehicle safety checks and routine maintenance on light vehicles
• Study new topics, such as four wheel geometry principles and general sales principles
• Learn the fundamentals of specific vehicle systems, including steering and suspension, braking systems, battery and charging systems, exhaust systems and air-conditioning systems
• Work on a modern fleet of vehicles using the latest equipment
• Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults
• Obtain Level 3 Refrigerant Handling qualification as part of the apprenticeship (if not previously completed)

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their End Point Assessment (EPA):

• Routine servicing and inspection procedures
• Steering and suspension geometries; electrical circuit requirements and calculations
• Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable future actions

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.