Light Vehicle Technician

The Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard provides learners with a fantastic start to their automotive career.

Apprentices can gain expertise not only in the technical elements of the role but also learn excellent telephone, customer handling and effective sales skills.

An Autocare Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles.

The technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills, and will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify and repair simple system faults.

typical daily tasks

  • Find and diagnose faults using hand tools or a computer

  • Advise customers on what repairs are needed

  • Estimate time and costs for jobs

  • Road test vehicles to check repairs

  • Tyre fitting

  • Repairs to exhausts, batteries, brakes, and servicing

What qualifications do I need?

To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).

If your grades are below this, we’ll discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English.

As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

What qualifications will i get?

Once you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll receive the following qualification:

  • Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard

  • Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already achieved)

how do i apply?

To apply for a Autocare Technician Apprenticeship please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.

Once you’ve registered, we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps. We also advertise all of our current vacancies here.

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