Level 3 Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship

Introduction

  Join our team as an apprentice and earn while you learn. Gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification. With support from experienced colleagues, you'll build valuable knowledge, grow your confidence, and create strong foundations for a successful long-term career.

About the Employer

ABC Travel (Wokingham) Ltd is a well-established transport company providing safe and reliable home-to-school transport services, as well as private hire for a wide range of customers. We take pride in delivering a dependable service and maintaining a modern fleet of vehicles to the highest standards.

What makes us unique is our in-house vehicle workshop, where we carry out the majority of our vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs. This gives our apprentices the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a varied fleet of vehicles alongside experienced technicians. We are committed to developing new talent and providing a supportive environment where apprentices can build practical skills, gain industry knowledge, and work towards a successful career in the motor vehicle industry.

What You'll Do

• Assist qualified technicians with the servicing, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of vehicles
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections, servicing, and basic mechanical repairs under supervision
• Learn how to diagnose faults using specialist diagnostic equipment and workshop tools
• Replace and repair vehicle components, including brakes, tyres, suspension, batteries, and exhaust systems
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and carry out vehicle health checks
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop, following all health and safety procedures.
• Record work completed accurately and update workshop job cards and service records
• Develop your technical knowledge by attending training sessions and completing coursework with your training provider
• Work as part of the workshop team to deliver excellent customer service and ensure vehicles are repaired to a high standard
• Continuously build your skills and confidence while working towards your apprenticeship qualification

Training Outcome

• Possible permanent employment

Skills Required

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Enthusiastic
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Reliable
• Punctual
• Willing to learn
• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Organised
• Self-motivated
• Safety conscious
• Good timekeeping

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4/C or above (or equivalent)

Course Information

Course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP