Course Overview
An apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is a 2 year course where you are employed by a vehicle maintenance and repair company, usually a garage, and attend college 1 day/week.
Apprentices (Level 3) will train as:
Diagnostic Technicians or Advanced Technicians learning how to diagnose, test and repair a range of vehicles.
Technical training is provided in college 1 day per week, including time in practical workshops.
Completion of a portfolio of evidence
Work based observations
Theory based tasks and tests
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and successful completion of GCSE Maths and English to C Grade.
A Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence is completed in the workplace. The Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles is completed part-time at the College.
