Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship

What will apprentices learn?

• Tyre legislation and technical information including EU Tyre labelling, Tyre Pressure Monitoring systems, sidewall markings, homologated fitments relating to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles.

• Fundamentals of specific vehicle systems including steering & suspension, braking systems, battery & charging systems, exhaust systems and Air-Conditioning systems

• Vehicle 4-wheel geometry principles

• Basic consumer legislation relevant to the occupation

• Appropriate Health & Safety legislation and requirements for the workplace

• Hybrid/Electric Vehicle system and safe working procedures

• Data protection requirements to protect customer and payment information

• General sales principles including, identifying customer & vehicle needs, presenting solutions, closing the sale and dealing with buying resistance

• How the business works and how you contribute to the overall results, demonstrating commercial awareness

• How to carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance using manufacturers specifications or approved schedules, using vehicle specific data and meeting legal requirements

• The importance of following work place procedures and the consequences of not doing so.

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.

Applicants are likely to have 4 GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including Maths and ideally English, or equivalent, will need to work in an organised and methodical way to identify and solve problems, have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing and need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.

Free to apprentices. This apprenticeship has a £12,000 funding band. Small companies will need to make a contribution of £600; large companies could pay through the apprenticeship levy if they have funds available.

Qualifications included:

• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths

• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

• Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship