Typical duration to gateway: 36 months
Delivery: Weekly day release and off-the-job training
Delivery Location: East Coast College – Lowestoft Campus
Service & Maintenance Technicians: Ensuring Light Vehicles are Inspected, Repaired and Maintained to Ensure Compliance and Safety
A motor vehicle service and maintenance technician services and repairs light vehicles such as cars and vans and works either in dealerships which focus on a particular manufacturer, or in an independent garage which deals with many different makes of vehicles.
You’ll learn to work both independently and as part of a team, engaging with various departments in larger dealerships or taking on diverse roles in smaller garages. The curriculum covers essential diagnostic methods and troubleshooting techniques, focusing on modern vehicles that incorporate advanced technologies, including zero-emission models. By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving automotive retail industry.
Course Content:
- Inspecting and servicing vehicles
- Maintaining the workshop to comply with health and safety legislation
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out the necessary repairs as a solution
- Providing high quality customer service when dealing with customer enquiries
Entry Requirements:
- GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
If you do not possess these grades, you will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
Progression Opportunities:
- Diagnostic Technician: Focus on advanced fault diagnosis using specialised tools and software.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Specialist: Gain expertise in servicing and repairing electric vehicles.
- Performance Tuning Technician: Focus on modifications to enhance vehicle performance.
- Workshop Controller: Oversee the daily operations of a repair workshop
- Fleet Maintenance Manager: Manage the maintenance of a fleet of vehicles
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