Successful completion of this apprenticeship will provide students with an IMI Technical Certificate/Diploma, an NVQ Level 2 and integrated practical training and assessment for light vehicle trainees.
Generally a 2 year programme based upon day release. However, the programme may be modified according to your professional experiences.
Level 2 compulsory modules:
• Contribute to good housekeeping
• Remove and replace non-structural body parts and components
• Prepare and apply foundation materials
• Prepare vehicles to accept foundation coats
Upon completion of the apprenticeship students can progress onto an advanced apprenticeship (Level 3) programme by taking a further year of study.
The individual Technical Certificate and NVQ may be studied independently. Functional Skills will feature as part of both apprenticeships.
The IMI course is assessed by online assessments, College-based assignments and short answer tests. The NVQ at Level 2 or 3 will be assessed by demonstration of practical competence in a variety of relevant tasks, a portfolio which will be up to a national standard plus responses to technical questions to measure your understanding of body repair and refinishing.
Employment as a motor vehicle body repairer and/or vehicle refinishing technician, trainee service receptionist/engineer in vehicle body specialisms or a trainee vehicle body accident repair insurance estimator.
You could progress onto our Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) or Foundation Degree Engineering (Automotive Engineering).
College entrants will be 16 years of age and over and have at least four GCSEs at grade E or above plus a College interview and initial assessment.
You will need an employer to sponsor you. This process needs to start as soon as you feel you want to become a mechanic. Often the offer of an apprenticeship comes from work experience or voluntary work, so always be on the look-out for opportunities. We can help you find placements and can also transfer you to an apprenticeship from a full-time programme at any time.
Tuition Fees: On enquiry
*Full fees do not apply to all, please enquire upon application
For further guidance and advice contact the Careers team on 01823 366 331, or email enquiries@somerset.ac.uk