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, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 36 Months Possible start date 05 May 2024 Date posted 28 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000241092 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day West Riding Colne 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, Logical, Team working Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential