Autocare Technician Apprenticeship (Level 2)

An Auto-care Technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car derived vans and light goods vehicles, working in an Auto-care or “Fast-Fit” Centre, which may be part of a national chain or operated by a regional/local independent group/owner. An Auto-care Technician requires a unique combination of technical, retail and customer service skills. They will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.

• Contribute to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace
• Carry out stock procedures
• Carry out vehicle safety inspections and routine maintenance
• Make recommendations to customers based on the results of inspections,
• Carry out replacement/repair and balancing of a range of light vehicle tyres
• Carry out the replacement of components on a specific range of vehicle systems
• Carry out 4-wheel Geometry operations
• Use a range of specialist tools & equipment, mechanical & electrical measuring tools
• Identify & procure correct parts to meet specific customer requirements
• Access vehicle technical data to inform inspections
• Use specific company IT systems within the workplace

Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 prior to taking their apprenticeship end-point assessment.

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

1. Knowledge Assessments
2. Practical Observation
3. Professional Review (supported by a portfolio of evidence)