Motor Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Ilkeston

Emtec Colleges are recruiting on behalf of TRS Vehicle Centre who have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career and join their skilled team as a Light Vehicle Technician.

The programme gives you the opportunity to become the best skilled light vehicle Technician enabling you to deal with the complex technology for our vehicles of the future, where you will have fantastic career options and prospects.

On starting your Apprenticeship, you will be provided with full equipment which includes all the tools to help you become a technician. You will work with qualified and experienced Technicians learning how to repair, service, MOT and maintain modern cars, including hybrid technology… and so much more to learn.

Duties may involve:

Car servicing MOT testing Tyre repair and replacement Diagnostics Brakes Clutch repairs Air conditioning Timing belts Exhaust repairs 

Training:

Candidates will work towards achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at level 3. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motor-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-light-vehicle-v1-3  

The programme lasts for 36 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and is managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme, the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 24 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment Includes: Ongoing assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2.

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components:

Log book (final year review to assess the apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice)

Each apprentice will achieve the following:

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (ST0033/AP03) Standard Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QCF

Training Outcome:
Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Since 2007, we have taken over 80 years of combined experience and established ourselves as one of the largest independent vehicle centres in the Nottingham and Derby area. Offering MOT’s, Servicing, Tyres and Repairs for Cars and Vans, we also have the benefit of being able to offer HGV maintenance too and have an excellent team of qualified, multi-skilled and experienced technicians.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative