Annual wage £13,312.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with a 30 min lunch Total hours per week: 40 Expected duration 36 Months Possible start date 18 Jun 2024 Date posted 15 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000251220 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Oldham Hyundai 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 The training you will be getting 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 36 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 24 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: On-going 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: Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and 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 · Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QCF · Certified Hyundai courses What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship 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. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths And English (Grade 9-4) Essential Things to consider The candidate must be available to start as soon as possible and be able to travel to the workplace according to the working hours. The candidate must be able to attend the block release training weeks in Nottingham. The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £6.40 per hour. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early