Apprentice Mechanic AUTO P FECT (LEEDS) LTD – (LS4 2BQ)

Overview

• Supporting the trained mechanics whilst learning from them.
• Carry out jobs within capabilities, changing tyres, breaks, services etc. (full supervision will be given).
• Contribute to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace, including the maintenance of key equipment and carrying out general
  housekeeping.
• Carry out stock procedures including dealing with routine stock deliveries, placing stock into storage,carrying out stock rotation duties and ordering parts for customers following company
  procedures.
• Carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance in line with manufactures specifications or approved schedules, company procedures and complete approved
  documentation.

About the Employer

All our mechanics are experienced and trained and can repair all problems with your car and we happily work on all makes and models of vehicle. Our success has led to continued growth with many of our customers returning to us to work on the other cars in their family. We have purchased all of the latest diagnostic and vehicle testing equipment to ensure that any car problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Training to be Delivered

Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Level 2

30 months plus 3 months EPA

This apprenticeship will be delivered through a mixture of college and work based learning. Successful candidates will attend our Printworks Campus one day per week to learn the skills/ knowledge required to be successful within this role. They will also receive a visit once a month in their place of work from their assessor, where delivery will take place on a one to one basis.

Employers must satisfy themselves that apprentices are ready for their end point assessment. Apprentices must demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:

●     Satisfactory completion of the formal training plan agreed with the apprentice by the employer.

●     Sufficient evidence in the form of a portfolio to allow the apprentice to consistently demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours as described in the standard.

●     Complete a minimum of 20% of their contracted hours allocated to off the job training.

The end-point assessment is synoptic and takes place at the end of the apprentice’s learning and development (final three months).  It will consist of a performance assessment in the workplace – logbook / portfolio of evidence. Knowledge/practical assessments and assignments.

These are carried out after the apprentice has met the required criteria to pass the Gateway process. The apprenticeship is graded a pass, distinction or fail based on performance in the end-point assessment.

Functional Skills qualifications (If required):

• Functional Skill in English

• Functional Skill in Maths

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