AK Car & Commercials

AK Car & Commercials

Minimum of £192.00 per week

Plympton


Published: Feb 02, 2023
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The Apprenticeship includes: Level 2 Autocare Technician apprenticeship Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English An Autocare Technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and customer services skills. They will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify and repair simple system faults

What will the apprentice be doing?
Assisting in such tasks as:

Completing general vehicle servicing
Maintenance tasks including in time more complex tasks such as head gaskets
Cambelt renewal
MOT repairs.
This role will also involve the successful candidate attending Skills Group one day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Here at AK Car & Commercials Ltd we can provide a wide range of services in our fully equipped workshop in Plympton, Plymouth. We endeavor to provide excellent customer care and accommodate you and your vehicle requirements. As well as providing vehicle maintenance and repairs, we have a fully inspected selection of quality used cars and vans for sale. We pride ourselves on excellent customer care. Our main objective is to ensure all of our customers are happy with the service they are provided.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion of the level 2 apprenticeship the suitable candidate would then be considered for progression onto the level 3 advanced apprenticeship. There will also be an opportunity in the future to complete specialist courses such as hybrid and electrical vehicle training.

Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical

Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 1-9) desirable
Things to consider
A candidate with a driving licence would be desirable however this is not essential.

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Vanessa, my trainer. You have made my journey so much easier, I don’t know what I would have done without you. You have been amazing and helped me to achieve my qualification. You’ve guided me through every step of the way, I really appreciate it, Vanessa, you have been my rock.

Katie Shorland, Level 2 Hairdressing

I always struggled in school as I wasn’t very academic, so knew learning on the job would be a better option for me. I would find it difficult to get up for 9am but now I wake up and look forward to my day. I wanted to try a hair apprenticeship as I’ve always been interested in hairdressing, and by the end of the first week, I already loved it!

Jaimee Benson, Level 2 Hairdressing

I have developed a range of new skills through work including the technical, industry skills required for the job, to personal development such as ensuring I am always on time. The biggest change since leaving school is adjusting to the independence you gain from earning a salary. My advice to anyone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be find what you like doing, and go for it!

Will Birch, Level 2 Bricklaying

Since starting the apprenticeship, I’ve become far more confident. In a classroom, you only interact with your classmates, but through working you develop your people skills as you interact with customers on a daily basis. At school, you are closely monitored and parented, however I am now more independent and feel grown up

Sam Collard, Level 2 Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair

The most important thing I’ve learnt since leaving school is that there are other routes to success than just academia. I failed my GCSEs, as I never suited the school environment. Now though, I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship as I’ve discovered I learn more through hands-on practice.

Ben Freeman, Level 2 Carpentry

I would just like to thank you and your team for all the amazing work they do, you have provided me with the most invaluable experience which has helped to pave the way of my future. The work you do for young people is incredible!

Luke Kowalski, Teaching Assistant and former apprentice at Sir Robert Gefferys School