- Framework:
- Vehicle Fitting
- Level:
- 2/3
As a Vehicle Fitter you will provide a fast and efficient service to customers with busy lives and to businesses operating vans, trucks and buses.
Aa a Motor Vehicle Fitter you will ensure that batteries, exhausts and wheels are fit for purpose. As a Fast Fit Technician you will specialise in inspecting and replacing tyres ensuring that vehicles are safe and fuel efficient.
At level 3, in a supervisory role you will manage teams, check the work of technicians and carry out the full range of services themselves.
Pathway options and levels
Vehicle Fitting - Level 2
Pathway 1: Supports the job role of Fast Fit technician/Motor Vehicle Fitter
Pathway 2: Supports the job role of Tyre technician
Vehicle Fitting - Level 3
Pathway 1: Supports the role of Supervisor.
Further information
Duration
Level 2: 22 months
Level 3: 24 months
Progression routes
Level 2 Routes include:
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Fitting;
• Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in another part of the Automotive Retail Industry such as Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Vehicle Body and Paint or Vehicle Sales;
• Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Team Leading;
• Employment into a range of jobs at Level 2 and 3 such as Service Advisor or Service Receptionist.
Level 3 Routes include:
• Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in another part of the Automotive Retail Industry such as Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Vehicle Body and Paint or Vehicle Parts;
• Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship;
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Management;
• Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration;
• into employment into a range of Level 3 and 4 jobs such as Workshop Controller or Service Manager.
Qualifications
Level 2: Diploma in chosen pathway.
Level 3: Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Supervisory
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 2
You must have a keen interest in working in the Automotive Retail Industry in Vehicle Fitting jobs and basic literacy and numeracy skills on which this Apprenticeship will build.
Applicants may come from a range of routes including:
• work or work experience;
• training and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have done;
• any of the Essential Skills Wales or Wider Key Skills;
• Pathways to Apprenticeships;
• Welsh Baccalaureate including the Principal Learning Qualifications in Engineering and Retail Business which has automotive retail content;
• a range of vocational or academic qualification(s).
Level 2: No formal entry requirements.
Level 3
Level 3: Level 3 jobs in Vehicle Fitting may involve supervising teams therefore, some employers may require applicants for this Level 3 Apprenticeship to have supervisory experience or experience in Vehicle Fitting.
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