You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Apprentices will train as Service & Maintenance Technicians, learning how to diagnose and repair a range of faults on vehicles from simple through to complex diagnostics; carry out routine light vehicle maintenance and inspections including servicing, repairing and replacing faulty parts and maintaining records.
The course is delivered in the College and Workplace and comprises:
- Level 3 Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard including F-Gas
- Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
- Functional Skills Maths Level 2 (exempt if Grade A-C/9-4 in Maths GCSE)
- Functional Skills English Level 2 (exempt if Grade A-C/9-4 in English Language GCSE)
20% off the job training is a requirement of all Apprenticeships. This will be work based training led by the employer. College Day Release will count towards this requirement.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Candidates will ideally have a Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Competencies (or equivalent) and English language and Maths GCSE grade C/4 or above (if not they will work towards Functional Skills equivalents)
Apprentices must be in paid employment in the relevant industry to cover the requirements of the standard and will ideally work at least 30 hours per week.
Assessments need to be taken to determine suitability for the Apprenticeship and to look at additional support if required.
The Apprentice must have a contract of employment and be covered under their employer’;s relevant insurance.
This standard has been designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions and successful apprentices can apply for the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech)
The Apprenticeship Standard contains an End-Point-Assessment which includes:
• Knowledge Assessments
• Practical Observation
• Professional Review (supported by Portfolio of Evidence)
Alongside this there will be gateway exams that form part of the Standards
Functional Skills are assessed through online tests and must be passed to Level 2 in order to move to EPA.
Please contact our expert Apprenticeship team who can advise further on costs and funding for this programme on 01293 442333 or email apprenticeships@crawley.ac.uk
For more information on this Apprenticeship or other Apprenticeships we offer, please contact our friendly Apprenticeship team on 01293 442333 or email apprenticeships@crawley.ac.uk
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Set Up Your Account
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
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