Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Our block release ‘Off-the-job’ training programme in conjunction with our ‘on-the-job’ workplace training programme combines to produce a well-rounded, technically competent automotive professional at the end of the Modern Apprenticeship programme.
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Course Information


01 What the student receives

• Level 2 VRQ Technical Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
• Level 3 VRQ Technical Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
• Level 3 S/NVQ Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
• Core Skill Qualifications
• IMI Sector Skills Council Modern Apprenticeships Completion Certificate

02 What’s covered

During the course of the programme apprentices will gain the knowledge and skills required to help them become competent technicians in the workplace.

Topics covered begin with:

  • Workplace safety
  • Engineering skills and leading on to vehicle inspection and servicing
  • Maintenance, repair and diagnosing faults around the engine, chassis and electrical systems.

Alongside the delivery at college our Assessors will also visit your company to observe the practical skills of apprentices in the workplace and work closely with them towards gaining an SVQ work related qualification.

03 Career Prospects on completion

Completion of the apprenticeship could lead to progressing towards:

  • Diagnostic Technician
  • Master Technician
  • Workshop Supervisor
  • Workshop Manager.
04 Entry Requirements

Candidates must be employed within the automotive industry working in vehicles under 3.5 tonnes gross
vehicle weight. We advise candidates have:

  • SCQF level 4 in English
  • SCQF level 4 in Maths
  • A science subject.

Ready to take on an apprentice?

At New College Lanarkshire we are here to help sustain and strengthen your business. Our curriculum is regularly assessed to ensure that your apprentices are getting the training relevant to their work and practise high industry standards.

Get started today by filling out our quick enquiry form below.

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