Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship (Level 2)

St Helens College

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In St Helens

£ 200 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    St helens

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

As a vehicle maintenance and body repairer you would be aligning panels, straightening chassis and conducting general body repair work before a vehicle is passed into the paint shop. You need a good attention to detail as there is lots of measuring to ensure accuracy when working on a chassis and related systems.

The UK is Europe's second largest maker of premium cars and the automotive sector is currently at the strongest it has been for the past ten years with advances in motor vehicle technology, the demand for skilled workers is constantly growing.

Facilities

Location

Start date

St Helens (Merseyside)
St Helens College Water Street St Helens, WA10 1PP

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course


This apprenticeship is suitable for those who are currently working within this sector or are looking to gain employment within this sector as a Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician.

This is dependent on your employer and on the level of the apprenticeship you apply for.

You will normally need at least grade C or above in your English and maths GCSEs. If you don't have these, don't worry. You can work towards your functional skills in English and maths alongside your apprenticeship training at St Helens College.

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Subjects

  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Electrical
  • Functional English
  • Functional Maths
  • Chassis system
  • Replacing engine
  • Auxiliary units
  • Functional ICT
  • Engine repair
  • Mathematical Skills

Course programme

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:

  • Diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle engine faults
  • Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle auxiliary electrical faults
  • Diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle chassis system faults
  • Carrying out Routine Vehicle Maintenance
  • Removing and replacing engine units and components
  • Removing and replacing electrical auxiliary units and components
  • Removing and replacing chassis units and components
You will also gain the following qualifications:
  • Competence and Knowledge Qualification - Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle 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
  • A reasonable level of fitness
  • An awareness of health and safety regulations

Additional information

As an apprentice, you will be assigned an assessor, who will visit you in the workplace to observe the tasks you complete. You will also complete a number of relevant work related modules at the College. All of which will contribute to the overall success of your apprenticeship.

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Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship (Level 2)

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