HGV Mechanic Apprentice (Bedford)

Diagnostics Preventative maintenance Servicing Repairs Pre-MOT / Ministry inspections Logging and maintaining records accordingly Comply with relevant legislation

Training:

The apprenticeship programme usually consists of the following elements:

Knowledge element

This is the technical certificate and covers the theory side of your work which is delivered when you attend college, so that you can put these newly acquired skills into practice at work.

Competence element

This is the practical side of the programme and is assessed directly within the workplace by a Harlow College Assessor to ensure that you are developing your skills within the workplace and putting all that you learn at college into practice.

Functional skills: This area covers English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) if not already at Grad 4 GCSE standard.

Transferable skills

These are the skills that help you develop your Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) and your rights as an employee within the workplace (ERR).

The duration of the course is 36 months. You will attend college for 1 day a week, and you'll be in the workplace for the remaining 4 days.

How and when will I study?

IMI NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 Functional Skills – English, if required, Level 2 IT, if required ERR (Employment Rights & Responsibilities) PLTS (Personal Learning and Thinking Skills)

Training Outcome:

Permanent post after completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Located in Harlow, Enfield, Middlesex and Bedford, Hunter Vehicles Ltd has been involved in building and repairing commercial vehicles. The company has expanded to include a fully equipped commercial vehicle service department, four bay paintshop, bodyshop, DVSA approved tachograph centre, and it's own commercial vehicle daily hire fleet. We are also a Nissan Commercial Vehicle Approved Repairer. 60 years experience in the provision of high quality solutions in: Van & Truck Rental, Full Service Contract Hire, Vehicle Sales, Servicing & Repair, Commercial Bodybuilding and insurance recognised accident repairers has enabled us at Hunter to provide a comprehensive “ONE STOP SHOP” for the commercial vehicle industry. ANY VEHICLE, ANY MAKE.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, between 8:00 - 17:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Enthusiasm/Motivation,Reliable