Autocare technician
Level 2 · IntermediateEngineering and manufacturing 2.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
An autocare technician carries out routine servicing, maintenance, and minor repair work on cars and light vehicles in a fast-fit or vehicle servicing environment. Apprentices learn to change tyres, brakes, exhausts, and batteries, carry out oil services, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced workshop. This role can lead to technician, MOT tester, or service advisor positions within the automotive sector.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Vehicle service and maintenance procedures for common car systems
Tyre fitting, balancing, wheel alignment, and tyre safety checks
Brake system inspection, servicing, and component replacement
Engine oil and filter changes and fluid top-up procedures
Battery testing, replacement, and basic electrical checks
Health and safety in a vehicle workshop environment
Customer communication and service reception skills
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Carry out scheduled service operations including oil and filter changes
Fit, balance, and align tyres to manufacturer specifications
Inspect and replace brake pads, discs, and drums as required
Replace exhausts, batteries, and wiper blades for customers
Carry out vehicle health checks and report findings clearly
Explain recommended work to customers in plain, honest terms
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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