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Reference Number
VAC2000059305
Closing Date
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Duration
3 Years
Planned Start Date
Salary
£16,640 a year
Apprenticeship Area
Engineering and manufacturing

Job description

 A fantastic opportunity to join Halfords Group within one of the many Halfords Autocentres in the UK. Join an energetic skilled workforce of Vehicle Technicians. You will learn from the best and hopefully shine to be the future employees of Halfords Vehicle Technicians. You will receive great training, great support and a great salary.

Halfords are currently seeking a Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice to join their dealership. This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects

Duties will include:

  • Working alongside qualified Technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
  • Producing estimates
  • Carrying out diagnostics
  • Warranty work
  • Assisting with MOT’s on vehicles
  • Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
  • Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Vacancy information

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • GCSE English 4 (Essential)
  • GCSE Maths 4 (Essential)

Candidates will work towards achieving the Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3.

They will also be required to study towards achieving Level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/motor-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-light-vehicle-v1-3  

The programme lasts for 24 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges.

Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 18 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment Includes:

  • Ongoing assessment of soft skills and behaviours
  • A behaviour assessment
  • Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components:

  • Logbook (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress)
  • Behaviour Assessment
  • Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice)
  • Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice)

Each apprentice will achieve the following:

  • Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) (ST0033/AP03) Standard
  • Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF 
  • Possible permanent position on the completion of the apprenticeship
  • Further opportunities to develop career to become a fully qualified master technician and MOT tester
  • On completion of the apprenticeship the average salary of a light vehicle technician is anywhere between 24k-27k. While most experienced technicians may earn up to £33k per year

Employer information

Every year, almost a million people use a Halfords Autocentre. Why? Because we’re the nation’s leading MOT, car service, repairs and tyres specialists. We’ve helped generations of motorists keep their vehicles on the road, and we’re still doing it today. Today, our Autocentre staff receive the highest quality training that gives them the skills to work on all types of vehicle, including hybrid cars. Many of our technicians have achieved IMI accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to achieving the highest levels.

Vacancy location

Address Details:

HALFORDS AUTOCENTRES LIMITED
103-105 High Street
Arnold
Nottingham
NG5 7DS