Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Intermediate Apprenticeship
Course
In Leicester
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Leicester
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Start date
Different dates available
This level 2 qualification covers the technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry, including the diagnosis of non-complex system faults. An apprenticeship is a job with training. You will be employed at least 30 hours a week, with 80% of your working hours in your day-to-day role, and the remaining 20% of your time […]
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About this course
Employment in the motor vehicle industry and level 1 or experience in the industry. GCSE’s in English and maths grades D-E or higher would be beneficial to the candidate. Student specific needs will be reviewed before the sign-up process.
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Subjects
- Electrical
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Vehicle Repair
Course programme
Year 1
The programme involves studying both the theory and practical aspects of the following: carrying out routine vehicle maintenance; removing and replacing engine units and components; electrical auxiliary units and components and chassis units and components.
Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.
You will also work on your functional skills to improve your English, maths and ICT skills and level 1 or level 2 to help improve your application within the working environment.
Carry out the foundation tasks common to all procedures e.g. removing and replacing bolts,
screws and clips, replacing seals, extracting damaged fasteners, cutting, drilling, filing,
using fabrication skills etc. Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the dealership/garage’s business processes (e.g. environmental awareness, servicing a
vehicle, record keeping, customer contact) and standard workshop operations.
Access specific information e.g. vehicle repair information, wiring diagrams, maintenance
tables, technical production information and apply appropriately. Use diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
Inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer
e.g. following a service, complex repair, pre-delivery inspection etc.
Service and maintain a vehicle without supervision.
Remove repair/replace components in line with manufacturer’s standards.
Investigate symptoms of vehicle fault(s) and identify the likely underlying causes.
Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical problem-solving techniques, supported by
diagnostic tools and testing regimes, to establish electrical, mechanical and electronic
faults.
Use current flow diagrams and electrical test equipment to carry out standard diagnostic
and repair procedures.
Additional information
Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Intermediate Apprenticeship