Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Level 3

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
  In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the apprenticeship qualification.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard, which includes the following:

• Level 2 Award in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operation & Maintenance
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
• If not previously achieved or exempt, Level 2 in English and Maths

Objective

Apprentices will gain the competency to achieve the following in the workplace:

• Follow legislation, regulations and ethical/ environmental requirements
• Understand the structure of the industry and the individual organisation
• Appropriate tool and workshop maintenance, health and safety
• Routine servicing and inspection procedures
• Steering and suspension geometries, electrical circuit requirements and calculations
• Construction and operation of vehicle components/ systems
• Common faults, and the causes and effects of these faults
• How to diagnose and report faults and which strategies to use
• Vehicle emissions and legal requirements
• Alternative fuels and hybrid/ electric systems, including zero emission vehicles (ZEV)
• Use and interpret diagnostic equipment
• Inspect and prepare vehicles to the required standard for customers
• Behave according to company values and procedures
• Build effective relationships with colleagues and customers
• Take responsbility and ownership for your work
• Deliver excellent results and achieve goals

Assessment

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.

You will need to complete Level 2 Maths and English before the End Point Assessment (EPA).

At the end of the apprenticeship you will complete an EPA which will consist of:

• 2 closed- book knowledge tests
• 2- day practical skills assessment with an independent assessor
• 1- hour professional discussion with an independent assessor, underpinned by the portfolio of evidence and the logbook

Progression

Successful apprentices may wish to progress onto a higher apprenticeship or a higher level of study or employment.

Career Progression

Career progression may include continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector. Apprentices may also wish to specialise, such as MOT testing, or become a member of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to further their career.

Fees

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.
 
For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £800.
 
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £800.
 
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £16,000.
 
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
 
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.

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