If you love cars and enjoy fixing things, this could be a great career for you. Motor vehicle technicians repair and service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and coaches. They work on all vehicle mechanics and electrics, from engines and exhaust systems to air-conditioning and security. The most common way to become a motor vehicle technician is through an apprenticeship in vehicle mechanics. To get onto a scheme, you will need GCSEs in maths, English and science or equivalent. There is an estimated 18,911 motor vehicle technicians employed in the South West alone which has increased by more than 30% in the last fifteen years. To become a qualified motor vehicle technician you will need to have: · Strong practical skills · Good problem-solving skills to find faults · The ability to work quickly and pay attention to detail · Good communication and customer service skills · The ability to follow written and spoken instructions · A reasonable level of fitness · An up-to-date knowledge of vehicle developments, especially new engine types and electronics · An awareness of health and safety regulations.
Name: Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Advanced Apprenticeship (ETA) Qualification title: Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding The Institute of the Motor Industry Created 20160401 09:48:59 Updated 20160401 09:48:59
None
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Further Education
info@gloscol.ac.uk
0845 155 2020
http://www.gloscol.ac.uk
Princess Elizabeth Way Town: CHELTENHAM County:Gloucestershire
Title: Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (QCF) Classification: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies