Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
Who is the apprenticeship for?
Whether you are obsessed with cars or fascinated by what makes them tick, an apprenticeship in the automotive sector might be for you. To succeed in this industry, you will want to work hands-on with cutting edge technology, meet new people and work with new vehicles every day.
This apprenticeship was designed by leaders in the automotive industry including Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes Benz and BMW and will provide you with a fantastic start to your career.
Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 3
36 months
City & Guilds
What will you learn?
This apprenticeship has been designed to give you all the technical skills and knowledge you will need to work on all the systems found within a huge range of cars and vans, ranging from replacing simple parts to complex fault diagnostics.
You will learn how to develop deep technical and diagnostic competence in response to the increasing complexity of vehicle technologies. You will develop sophisticated customer service behaviours, how to self-motivate yourself and others to contribute to the commercial success of your garage/depot.
How will you learn?
Our Personal Tutors will deliver high-quality face-to-face learning and coaching and provide all the resources you will need to progress quickly. Our intuitive learner management system ‘Bud’ will really bring the subject to life through interactive learning tools, access to complementary online resources and relevant social communities, as well as provide real-time information so that you will always know where you’re at in your learner journey.
This apprenticeship will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours in the following areas:
Knowledge
- Routine servicing and inspection procedures
- Steering and suspension geometries
- electrical circuit requirements and calculations
- Construction and operation of vehicle components and systems
- Common fault types, causes and effects of different types of faults
- Procedures for the maintenance of tools and the workshop
- Vehicle emissions and legal requirements
Skills
- Maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop
- Minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage
- Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle
- Use a range of diagnostic equipment
- Test the function of repaired and fitted components
- Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures
Behaviours
- Share your knowledge and skills
- Be an effective team member
- Demonstrate a passion for engineering
- Taking responsibility for your actions
- Build effective relationships with colleagues and customers
- Demonstrate respect for customers and colleagues
- Contribute to problem solving discussions
- Constantly learn in order to improve own performance and that of the business
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Your pathway to success
Becoming a qualified Light Vehicle Technician is a skill for life and can open doors to a long and rewarding career. You’ll most likely work in a variety of areas, for example, independent garages, workshops, dealerships and specialist repair shops, and throughout your career could generate enough experience to own your own garage.
You can progress to become an advanced technician, and upskill with commercial courses including MOT training and to adopt new technologies into your skillset. Get in touch to find out more.
If you’re interested in starting your Automotive career with Paragon Skills, we can help you get there. Get in touch today!
Motorfix Accident Repair Centre
Charlie Roberts
Paragon Skills allowed me to go into a trade I knew nothing about. Having no real knowledge of cars, I have now gained a great qualification which will set me up for the rest of my life.
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