Course Duration

36 months

Location

Burslem Campus

Course Cost

£ 0.00
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Course Code

ST0059

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Course Summary

To enrol onto this apprenticeship, you must have an employer who is willing to support you throughout the duration of your training and end point assessment.

A Light Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship is a structured training program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to work on light motor vehicles, such as cars, vans, and small commercial vehicles.

The apprenticeship focuses on the following course content:

Knowledge
- How vehicle service and repair is impacted by legislative, regulatory and ethical requirements, including health and safety law and environmental procedures.
- The structure of the industry and how the business works from an operational perspective, business targets, the systems and processes that make up the efficient running of a business.
- How to develop positive working relationships and communicate effectively and how to carry out self-evaluation and improve own performance.
- The procedures for the maintenance of tools and the workshop.
- Routine servicing and inspection procedures.
- Steering and suspension geometries; electrical circuit requirements and calculations.
- Construction and operation of vehicle components and systems.
- Common fault types, causes and effects of different types of faults.
- The implications and legal requirements of fitting accessories and carrying out vehicle modifications.
- How to diagnose faults using suitable fault finding strategies.
- Construction and operation of advanced electrical, braking and suspension systems, engine and transmission systems and engine and gear calculations.
- Vehicle emissions and legal requirements. Zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate 2035.
- Alternative fuels and hybrid and electric systems.

Skills
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
- Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
- Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
- Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
- Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
- Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
- Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
- Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
- Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
- Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
- Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
- Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
- Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.

Behaviours
- Take responsibility.
- Operate as an effective team member.
- Behave in accordance with the values of the company and treat colleagues and customers with respect and courtesy.
- Build effective relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Gain trust and pay attention to colleagues and customers concerns and needs.
- Communicate effectively on a range of topics and with all sorts of different people.
- Deliver excellent results and achieve challenging goals.
- Contribute to problem solving discussions and enjoy finding solutions to own and other people’s problems.
- Suggest ways to make the business more efficient and contribute to its commercial growth.
- Constantly learn in order to improve own performance and that of the business.
- Share knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrate a passion for engineering.

Course Requirements

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English or Maths.

How Is It Assessed

The End Point Assessment for this apprenticeship consists of a knowledge test, synoptic skills test and a professional discussion. You will also complete an air conditioning qualification alongside this apprenticeship.

How Is It Taught

During the practical period, you will attend college one day a week and for the remaining part of your contracted hours, will be in the workplace building on your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

What Could I do Next

On completion of this apprenticeship you may wish to further your career and consider the following course: Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics and Management Principles, Level 4 Automotive Technician or Master Technician or Vehicle Body and Paint Technician.

What Else Do I Need To Know

You will be assigned a Skills Coach who will visit and support you in the workplace and complete progress reviews in preparation for your End Point Assessment.

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English or Maths.

How Is It Assessed

The End Point Assessment for this apprenticeship consists of a knowledge test, synoptic skills test and a professional discussion. You will also complete an air conditioning qualification alongside this apprenticeship.

How Is It Taught

During the practical period, you will attend college one day a week and for the remaining part of your contracted hours, will be in the workplace building on your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

What Could I do Next

On completion of this apprenticeship you may wish to further your career and consider the following course: Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics and Management Principles, Level 4 Automotive Technician or Master Technician or Vehicle Body and Paint Technician.

What Else Do I Need To Know

You will be assigned a Skills Coach who will visit and support you in the workplace and complete progress reviews in preparation for your End Point Assessment.