This apprenticeship is aimed at learners who would like to become motor vehicle service and maintenance technicians (light vehicle). Typical duties of an auto-care technician would be the fitment of brakes, exhausts, shock absorbers, changing of filters and oil. You could also be carrying out wheel alignment and replacing or repairing tyres. All whilst providing a fast, friendly and efficient service to your customers.
An auto-care technician carries 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. An auto-care technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills. They use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.
Entry requirements will be determined by individual employers. Typically, apprentices will have English and mathematics at Level 1 on entry, and or will have achieved that level prior to taking their end-point assessment. Candidates who do not have Level 2 maths and English, will need to work towards achieving these qualifications whilst attending the course.
Progress to Level 3 Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician On completion of this Standard the Auto-care Technician will be eligible to apply for IMI membership as a Registered Young Professional or if they wish as an Associate Member. They would also gain entry onto the IMI Professional Register.
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