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The Basics
Sector: Automotive Qualification: Level 2 Autocare Technician Qualification Type: Apprenticeship Standard Course Type: Full-time Duration: 24 to 30 months Type of Assessment: Ongoing and End-Point Assessment
What you will Learn
> Inspection, repair and replacement of tyres
> Fundamentals of specific vehicle systems
> Ability to use four-wheel alignment technology
> Ability to use a range of materials and tools
> Hybrid/Electric vehicle systems
> Installation of batteries, clutches, suspensions dampers and brakes
> Carrying out vehicle safety inspections
> Identifying and agreeing on customer service needs
> General sales principles
> Workplace practise
Overview
As an Auto-Care Technician, you will carry out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles.
An Auto-Care Technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills, which you will learn throughout your apprenticeship. You will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.
Each week will consist of 4 days in the workplace and 1-day off-the-job training in college.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal qualifications required for this role however it is preferential that you have either completed the Automotive full-time course or have some experience of working within this industry.
Roles Available in this Sector
> Motor Mechanic
> Auto-care Technician
> Motor Vehicle Technician
> Diagnostic Technician
> Service Manager
> Garage Owner
Progression
> Level 3 Accident Repair Technician
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Learner Life & Well-Being
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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