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Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships
Motor vehicle maintenance is the process of inspecting, diagnosing, servicing, and repairing cars and light commercial vehicles to ensure they are safe and roadworthy. It plays a vital role in keeping society moving, from troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical faults to working with modern hybrid and electric vehicle technologies and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Studying motor vehicle maintenance as an apprenticeship allows you to gain practical, hands-on experience in a real working environment while developing valuable skills in technical diagnostics, analytical problem-solving, and using specialised workshop tools. It’s an ideal route if you have a passion for engineering and technology, enjoy practical problem-solving, and prefer earning while learning towards a recognised qualification.
Check out all current vacancies for motor vehicle apprenticeships.
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Our Current Apprenticeships
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technicians service and repair light vehicles such as cars and vans, working in either dealerships focussing on a particular manufacturer, or in an independent garage which deals with many different vehicle makes and models.
Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Autocare Technicians work across the automotive industry, including autocare or fast fit centres, which may be part of a chain or operated by a regional or local independent group or owner.
Using a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills. You’ll carry out inspections of cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles including electric or hydrogen powered vehicles for basic routine maintenance, whilst adhering to environmental and health and safety regulations and procedures.
Starting Your Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship Journey
An apprenticeship is a form of employment, so the application process is slightly different to a normal course. You apply directly to the employer, and there may be an interview, just like a normal job application.
When we advertise vacancies on behalf of employers, you can apply directly for these opportunities. Vacancies can fill quickly, so if there are none available, we ask that you register your interest. This allows us to match you with future opportunities and let you know about new vacancies as they arise.
You can also choose to contact our team if you’d like guidance or support with your application, but this is optional — the process works for both independent applicants and those who want assistance.
If you’re ready to start, you can browse our live motor vehicle vacancies and make your application. If you can’t find a vacancy, want to register your interest so that we can tell you about new vacancies, or want some support with your application, get in touch via telephone, email, or fill out our form below and we’ll help you begin the process.
Registering Your Interest
Here’s what you need to do:
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Contact our team today.
Call – 01992 411 572
Email – apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk