Motor Vehical Apprenticeship
Entry requirements
GCSE grade D or above in Mathematics, English Language and a Science based subject.
Relevant NVQ, GNVQ subjects will also be considered.
Motor Vehical training available:
Vehicle Body re-finishing (Paint)
What does Light Vehicle Technician work involve?
The repair and servicing of cars and light vans which may include the following:
- Electrical &electronic systems
- Battery, charging &starter systems
- Engine management systems
- Air supply &exhaust systems
- Ignition systems
- Engine testing
- Engine lubrication
- Fuel systems
- Parts &ordering systems
What does Heavy Vehicle Technician work involve?
- Electrical &electronic systems
- Battery, charging &starter systems
- Engine management systems
- Chassis and suspensions
- Engine testing
- Engine lubrication
- Fuel systems
What does Vehicle Body Repair work involve?
- Repairing &replacing body panels
- Alignment of vehicle chassis following accident damage
- Welding new panels to vehicle bodies
- Manufacturers standards
What does Vehicle Body Re-finishing (Paint) work involve?
- The application of paint to vehicle surfaces
- Knowledge of modern paint technology
- Application of different paint finishes
- Preparation of vehicle surfaces
The kind of companies you can work for
- Large franchised companies such as Ford and other main dealerships
- Smaller companies located in local towns and villages
- Specialist body repair centres
- Specialist body refinishers and paint spraying companies
- Breakdown companies
The Training Programme
- The programmes generally range from two to four years, which consists of both in-company and off-site training with assessment and attendance at college for further educational purposes
- Further education is generally undertaken at Keighley College or Lancaster Training although other venues can be used to meet the needs and location of the individual
- Attendance at college is day release but the first year may contain block release depending on the programme requirements.
The Qualifications Outcome
- NVQ levels 2 &3 in your chosen area
- Technical Certificate for knowledge and understanding
- Key Skills in Information Technology, Application of Number and Communications
- Possible additional qualifications relevant to your work
- Advanced Apprenticeship certificate or Foundation Apprenticeship certificate depending on the level of course you follow
