Course Overview
A Heavy Vehicle (HV) technician services, inspects and repairs HVs, categorised by the Department of Transport as category N2 or N3, and associated trailers, with the associated ancillaries. They work in either a dealership that focusses on a particular manufacturer, or for an independent garage, franchise or large fleet operator that deals with many different makes of vehicles. They work on all the systems found within the vehicle.
The nature of the work ranges from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment. The day-to-day tasks faced by the technician are constantly changing, driven by the introduction of ever more complex technologies and diagnostic techniques.
The growing complexity of today’s vehicles and the pressure to deliver a high-quality customer experience requires the retail automotive sector to attract and train high calibre individuals and this is reflected in the elements of the Standard described below.
An essential part of the course is the work placement since it is important that the students are able to relate the knowledge gained in the classroom to their own personal industrial experience.
- Attendance Expectations
You will attend the College one day per week from employed status.
- How You Will Be Assessed
As part of the independent end assessment, apprentices will be required to participate in a professional discussion. During this discussion, the behaviours of the apprentice throughout the apprenticeship will be examined, in line with the requirements of the standard. In order to accurately reflect on past performance, it is strongly recommended apprentices complete regular evaluations throughout their learning and development journey, with input from their employer. These evaluations, which are completed at least annually will be referenced in the professional discussion as part of the independent end assessment.
- Entry Requirements
Ideally GCSEs at Grade 9-4, English and Maths.
OR
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
If you do not have these, we can assess your current level of English and Maths.
Only apprentices who began their apprenticeship training when aged 16-18 will continue to be subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and maths. Apprentices who began their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and maths. However, for apprentices aged 19+, the apprentice or their employer can still choose for the apprentice to study towards an English and maths qualification. We will continue to fund those apprentices that wish to study towards an English and maths qualification . There will still be a requirement for 19+ students to attempt Maths and English at L2 due to the entry requirements for the BTEC qualifications.
- Fee Information
Please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01924 789469 or email
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Specialist training in the field and possibility of progression to Level 4 or 5 courses.