As an Auto-care Technician you will carry 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 by a regional/local independent group/owner.
As an Auto-care Technician you require a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills. You will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnosing equipment to identify and repair simple system faults.
You will study a range of topics including:
- Tyre Legislation and Technical Information
- Fundamentals of Specific Vehicle Systems
- Vehicle System Component Replacement
- Vehicle 4-wheel Geometry Principles
- 4-wheel Geometry Operations
- Basic Consumer Legislation
- Health and Safety Legislation
- Hybrid/electric Vehicle Systems
- Data Protection
- General sales principles
- Vehicle Inspections and Routine Maintenance
- Workplace Procedures
- Equipment Maintenance
- Stock Procedures
- IMI Membership
- Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths (if needed)
- F-Gas Qualification
- You will work with employers to gain hands-on experience in your industry and earn a salary while you learn
- You will learn from our industry-experienced tutors in state-of-the-art College workshops
- You will learn new skills, knowledge and behaviours and be able to transfer these skills
- You will have access to a highly qualified functional skills team
- You will have access to all College facilities and be issued with a student card
- Level 1 or equivalent in English and Maths, and willing to sit L2 English and Maths exams
- A genuine interest in the occupation
- The ability to work an organised and methodical way
- Good communication skills
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
The fees for all apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. Employers access funding through the Apprenticeship Levy or their Digital Apprenticeship Service account. Employers can gain additional information from our apprenticeship team, contact enquiries@rnntraining.co.uk or call 01709 513147.
All tools/equipment and materials are provided. Overalls and boots are not included and will have to be purchased independently.
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
