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Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Course code: P13705

Subject area: Motor Vehicle

Study level: Apprenticeship

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

Various

Course date:

Various

Course location:

Off Site

Contact details

Email:

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 216 216

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A motor vehicle service and maintenance technician services and repairs light vehicles such as cars and vans and will work in either a dealership or an independent garage.
A motor vehicle service and maintenance apprentice will learn how to work on all the systems found within the vehicle, from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment.

Duration:

18 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer

Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 18 months)

Approximately 8-12 on-site assessment visits during the practical training period

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)

Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications include:

• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas)

What next?
This standard has been designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions and successful apprentices can apply for the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech)
Entry criteria
Applicants are likely to have 4 GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including maths and English and have completed a Level 2 motor vehicle qualification. They will be able to demonstrate analytical and mechanical skills, a capacity for mechanical reasoning and the potential to research, analyse and solve problems, as well as the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.
Fee information
Free to apprentices. This apprenticeship has a £16,000 funding band. Some small companies will need to make a contribution of £800; large companies could pay through the apprenticeship levy if they have funds available.
Qualifications received
Qualifications include:

• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths

• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas)

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