Autocare Technician
Study LevelLevel 2 Course TypeApprenticeships Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2024 Study ModeFull-time LocationWorkplaceOverview
An Autocare Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles, working in an Auto-care or “Fast-Fit” Centre, which may be part of a national chain or operated be a regional/local independent group/owner. An Autocare Technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and and customer service skills. They will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify and repair simply system faults.
This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend a day per week at Bradford College undertaking classroom based learning in addition to regular workplace support.
Key Info
The following skills, knowledge and behaviours are what will be gained from this apprenticeship.
Knowledge:
- Fundamentals of specific vehicle systems
- Appropriate legislation and requirements for the workplace
Skills - Carryout replacement components
- Use of a range of specialist tools
- Access vehicle date to inform inspections
- Physiological measurements
Skills:
- Carryout replacement components
- Use of a range of specialist tools
- Access vehicle date to inform inspections
- Physiological measurements
Behaviours:
- Communication with customers and suppliers
- Compliant handling
Entry Level 3 English and Maths will be required at initial assessment.
On completion, apprentices will be a qualifed Autocare Technician and can progress onto higher level programmes if they take on additional job duties.
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