Apprenticeship in Heavy Motor Vehicle Service and Repair

Motor Vehicle

APPRENTICESHIP IN HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE AND REPAIR (PSY0018)
You will have a job where you will earn real wages and combine this with learning technical skills. You will also come to College usually for one day per week for off the job training and to learn underpinning knowledge.

We offer a number of Advanced Apprenticeships in Motor Vehicle. This leaflet contains information about the Advanced Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle or Heavy Vehicle).

The Light Vehicle route is for technicians who primarily maintain and repair cars and light commercial vehicles. The Heavy Vehicle route is for technicians who primarily maintain and repair Large Goods Vehicles.

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is made up of the following components; you must achieve all components to receive an Advanced Apprenticeship Award.

• IMI NVQ 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
  or
• IMI NVQ 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Heavy Vehicle)
  plus
• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Key Skill Application of Number Level 2
• Key Skill Communication Level 2
• Key Skill Information Technology Level 1

You may also want to look at our leaflets about the Advanced Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Body and Paint Operations.

Length of Study
2 years part time

Is the Course for Me?
To succeed in an Apprenticeship programme you need to be focused on the career you have chosen. You will need to be prepared to work hard both within the workplace and at College so that you get the best out of the opportunities to learn.

Ideally you will have already found employment with an employer who is willing to support you through the Apprenticeship programme. If you haven't already found an employer then the College will support you in looking for suitable employment. You must be in employment in order to undertake an Apprenticeship programme.

To succeed in an Advanced Apprenticeship programme you need to be focused on the career you have chosen; having already completed a relevant NVQ 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair you will be familiar with the industry. You will need to be prepared to work hard both within the workplace and at College so that you get the best out of the opportunities to learn.

How will I Study?
You will normally attend College one day per week to learn the underpinning knowledge required for your framework components. Practical skills will be developed through a combination of study at College and of activities that you will undertake in your workplace.

Assessment will be via observation, written tests and assignments. You will be required to compile evidence for your NVQ portfolio in the workplace.

An assessor from College will visit you in the workplace on a regular basis to carry out assessments for your NVQ award.

How will my Progress be Measured?
Your progress on the programme will be reviewed a minimum of every 10 - 12 weeks. This is normally done in your workplace. Targets will be set that reflect your individual needs. Previous learning, training and experience can be taken into consideration.

Progression
On completion of an Apprenticeship your career prospects will have significantly improved and you can progress to technical or supervisory positions in the industry. You might also choose to progress to further study with an HND or Foundation Degree.

Course Code
PSY0018

Award Level
3

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