Motor Vehicle Courses
Autocare Technician
Overview
An Auto-care 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 by a regional/local independent group/owner.
Auto-Care Technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills. They will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify and repair simple system faults.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 2 Autocare Technician
Typical Duration
30 months
Career Progression
On completion of this course you may then progress onto the Level 3 qualification.
Light Vehicle Maintenance Technician
Overview
This apprenticeship qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills to service and repair light motor vehicles, such as cars and vans.
On completing the apprenticeship, you will gain expert skills in handling complex technology and diagnostics methods and equipment, to carry out day-to-day tasks, and develop strong problem-solving skills.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Typical Duration
Level 3 – 36 months, and will need to complete F-Gas Refrigerant Handling.
Career Progression
You can work in a dealership, specific manufacturer or independent garages dealing with different makes of vehicles.
Mechanical Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician
Overview
With this apprenticeship you will gain the knowledge and skills to identify damaged mechanical and electrical components on a damaged car or light commercial vehicles and refit these components before and after body repair has been carried out.
You may work as part of a team within a collision repair workshop and gain expert knowledge in the removal, repair and
replacement of engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Mechanical Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician
Typical Duration
36 months
Career Progression
This qualification can help you find work in roles such as Bodyshop Mechanic, MET Technician, Bodyshop Technician, Body fitter and more.
You may want to work in small or large independent garages, car dealerships that specialise in vehicle body fitting, vehicle body pair or paint spraying.
Motor Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
Overview
This apprenticeship is for you if you are interested in working within the motor vehicle industry, painting vehicles or you wish to gain qualifications to enhance your current job role.
You will learn how to efficiently prepare, spray and finish vehicles that are involved in collisions and other incidents and how to ensure correct vehicle colour matching and finishing to exact standards.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Damage Paint Technician
Typical Duration
36 months
Career Progression
You could work as a vehicle damage assessor for a repair workshop or an insurance firm, become a lead technician or set up your own business.
Motor Vehicle Damage Panel Technician
Overview
This apprenticeship provides essential knowledge and skills for technicians working on vehicles in body shops.
This apprenticeship will cover aligning panels, straightening chassis and conducting general body repair works before a vehicle goes into the paint shop, helping you develop good attention to detail and accurate measuring when working on a chassis.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Damage Panel Technician
Typical Duration
36 months
Career Progression
This qualification could also lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or you may work within the body shop of a garage.
