Apprenticeships - Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance & Repair Apprenticeship

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. Today’s technician must demonstrate expertise in the technical side of their role. They must have strong problem-solving skills and a good grasp of the theoretical and practical aspects of vehicles systems and associated ancillaries. They must be able to work independently but also operate as an effective team member, understanding how their workshop and the dealership/garage/branch functions from a commercial perspective have good customer handling skills and identify ways in which they can work more efficiently.

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.

For more information on this standard:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/heavy-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician/

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.

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 the entry requirements for the BTEC qualifications

Further Study: Specialist training in the field. Possibility of progression to Level 4 or 5 courses.