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Level 3 Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Apprenticeship
About the Role
Exciting apprenticeship vacancy for a Level 3 Light vehicle repair and maintenance position. The technician will work on all the systems found within the vehicle. The day-to-day work ranges from replacing simple parts through to solving complex faults with the use of diagnostic methods and equipment.
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training Course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours
- Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm
- 40 hours a week
Start Date
- Thursday 1 October 2026
Duration
- 3 years
Positions Available
- 1
Work Experience
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Repair and maintenance of light vehicles and cars.
- Preparing vehicles for MOT testing.
- Tasks will include:
- Servicing vehicles
- Speaking to customers
- Housekeeping duties
- Learning new skills
Work Location
- PALMER STREET
- JARROW
- TYNE AND WEAR
- NE32 3JJ
Specialist Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
- CHAMELEON VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
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Course Contents
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop.
- Segregate waste for disposal or recycling.
- Comply with industry environmental legislation.
- Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
- Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
- Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
- Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
- Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
- Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
- Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
- Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
- Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
- Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
- Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
- Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
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Training Schedule
On completion of the apprenticeship you will gain a Level 3 Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician (light vehicle) standard which includes:
- Certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
You will attend college one day a week and learning includes a focus on new technologies e.g., electric and hybrid vehicles principles.
MOT Tester training and advanced diagnostic skills.
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Contact Information
- Local independent garage
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Once qualified options can include full time employment
Contact for this apprenticeship:
- CHAMELEON VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
- David Quinn at Chameleon Vocational Training Limited
- Email: dave.quinn@cvt-uk.com
- Phone: 0191 3406060
Reference code for this apprenticeship: VAC2000045019
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