Heavy Vehicle Trailer Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship (Level 2)

What type of work will I do and what qualifications will I gain?

Although apprenticeships will vary depending on your entry level and your employer, you will gain a range of skills from the varying tasks you complete, these could include:

• Health and safety
• Supporting job roles in the automotive environment
• Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
• Routine heavy vehicle trailer maintenance
• Removing and replacing heavy vehicle trailer electrical and auxiliary units and components
• Removing and replacing heavy vehicle trailer chassis units and components
• Inspecting heavy vehicle trailers

You will also gain the following qualifications:

• Competence and Knowledge Qualification - Level 2 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Trailer Maintenance and Repair
• Employer Rights and Responsibilities
• Level 1 Functional Skills Maths
• Level 1 Functional Skills English
• Level 1 Functional Skills ICT

What skills and qualities will I need for this apprenticeship?

• Good mathematical skills
• Excellent practical skills
• Methodical worker with a close attention to detail
• The ability to work independently
• Good communication skills
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good hand-to-eye coordination
• A reasonable level of fitness
• An awareness of health and safety regulations