Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Salary £10,032..32/ £4.81 ph ( Increasing to £27,500 on completion of the Apprenticeship)

The role of a Light Commercial Vehicle Service Technician is to maintain, service, and repair vehicles to a consistently high standard. In this particular role, you will typically work with Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV, or Van) with a gross weight of nomore than 3.5 metric tonnes.

**THE ROLE**

The Apprenticeship is geared toward training the next generation of Light Commercial Vehicle Service Technicians. But what does the role involve?

The role varies slightly by the employer, based upon the specific needs within the location. The below explanation is therefore a guide to support you in understanding what the role might entail.

Technicians service and repair light vehicles (eg. Vans) up to 3.5 tonnes. Technicians are trained in all areas of vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features. The duties may include:

- Service & Compliance - carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
- Advising the Service Workshop Controller about required repairs.
- Maintaining repair and service records.
- Vehicle diagnostics.

**WORKING WEEK**

Could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, however, each of our Redde Northgate branches may have different requirements.

All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to off-the-job training.

**YOUR DEVELOPMENT**

Additional training and personal development will continue once the Apprenticeship has been completed and you are a fully qualified level 3 Technician.

We will support you to gain your Functional Skills if you require them in Maths and English.

All of our Apprentices are employed with our dealer network or one of our programme partners, and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art Training Centre in Coventry.

Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.

**QUALIFICATION**

**Title**: Light Commercial Vehicle Service Technician

**Duration**:30 months

**Level**: 3

**SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES**

All of our opportunities receive a really good response and so we’re looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We’re not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate awillingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles, and really engage in the recruitment process.

We are committed to supporting the development of every Apprentice’s technical, employability, and broader personal development skills, to ensure they can progress and develop their career.That is why when it comes to selecting the right people to becomean apprentice, it’s as much about attitude as it is about vocational and academic success. That’s why in addition to the qualifications we require from you, we’ll also look for you to possess the following key behaviours.
- Willingness to learn
- Team working/working with others
- Motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest
- Personal responsibility and career ownership
- Problem-solving

**FUTURE PROSPECT**

There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding network. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry qualification.

**ENTRY REQUIREMENTS**

**Age**: 16+

**Prior Attainment**: GCSE (or equivalent) grade A*-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicated grades are accepted.

‘Equivalent’ grades include:

- BTEC first diplomas and certificates
- OCR Nationals
- Key Skills Level 2
- NVQs
- Essential Skills (Wales)
- Functional Skills Level 2
- Core Skills (Scotland)

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

Our employers dictate the remuneration that our learners receive. All employers are required to pay, at least, The National Minimum Wage.