Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle (Light and Heavy Vehicles) Level 3

You will be employed in industry, earning a wage whilst gaining skills and qualifications that employers need and value.

You will:

• maintain and repair cars, vans, lorries and other vehicles, such as buses and coaches.
• diagnose problems, advise the owner about the options and then carry out the required work.
• work on vehicle mechanical and electrical systems using a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment.

Modern vehicles are very sophisticated and include a great deal of computerised and electronic systems that require specialist knowledge.

Motor vehicle technicians need:

• an excellent working knowledge of motor vehicles,
• to communicate well with customers and team members,
• a good level of fitness and normal colour vision,
• willingness to learn on the job, working quickly and methodically,
• to be interested in cars/heavy vehicles and electronic equipment.

Entry Requirements

Once you have applied the college will help find you a company. You must be employed in a garage to start on the course.

• An appropriate level 2 Apprenticeship,
• a multi-choice mechanical aptitude test (83),
• a course guidance interview, and

Entry Requirements

Once you have applied the college will help find you a company. You must be employed in a garage to start on the course.

• An appropriate level 2 Apprenticeship,
• a multi-choice mechanical aptitude test (83),
• a course guidance interview, and