Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Apprenticeship & NVQ Level 3

Overview
Professionalism is key when it comes to motor vehicle repair and maintenance. So, as well as teaching the practicalities of the job, we ensure your mechanics/ technicians have a full understanding of the business tasks and procedures they need to carry out the job to the highest standards.
The Advanced Apprenticeship programme has been developed by the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) to progress and test Advanced Apprentices’ knowledge – designed by the automotive sector for the automotive sector.
Focussing on fault finding and diagnostics, the Advanced Apprenticeship instils the need to complete the job right first time, and focuses on the importance of completing job cards professionally, so that customers have a transparent view of where they’ve spent their money. This means fewer customer complaints to deal with - great for your business’ reputation.
There are two qualifications offered: Advanced Apprenticeships and NVQ Level 3

Who is it for?
This qualification is for people within your garage who see the sector as a long-term career and deserve to have their ambition and enthusiasm recognised and encouraged.
This Level 3 programme helps them to further understand the theory as well as the ‘hands on’ work involved in diagnostic repair and maintenance.
Age is not a barrier – the Advanced Apprenticeship is open to people over the age of 16, through to 65. We’re never too old to learn new tricks!

Benefits
• 82% of employers stated that team work has improved within the business leading to reduced sickness and improved productivity
• The average Mantra apprentice makes a positive net cash contribution to their business after the 4th month of employment. Over the 4 years it takes to become an Advanced Apprentice they have generated an estimated £40,000 in gross profit from labour alone.
• Over 67% of employers reported an increase in workforce morale and motivation, leading to reduced sickness and improved productivity (Number of hours sold).
• 82% of employers reported a reduction in injuries in the workplace thanks to the extensive training in manual handling, working posture and danger awareness in the workshop - all an integral part of the Mantra Apprenticeship.

Funding
The teaching and support element of this Apprenticeship is usually part or fully funded by the government, however, we expect employers to fund learner time spent on the programme and their commitment to spending time to help make it really effective.

Outcome
Achievement of the Advanced Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 proves that your employee is technically qualified in fault finding and diagnostics and has a proven knowledge and understanding of vehicle functionality.
This is vital In an increasingly cost conscious world because ‘right first time’ fault diagnosis will minimise customers’ costs and the time spent rectifying faults in your company. It will also help encourage staff loyalty and commitment..
Achievement of an Advanced Apprenticeship exempts the technician from the the Vosa NTT MOT testers’ exam.
96% of our Advanced Apprenticeship & NVQ Level 3 learners achieved in 2009.

Duration
It takes around 18 months to complete the Apprenticeship and 12 months for an NVQ L3, during which time the Advanced Apprentice will normally attend Mantra 1, day per week, 37 weeks per anum.

Progression
Having completed this qualification, learners can progress to a Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Advanced Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, equivalent to 2, A levels, grade A-C. A highly valued technician level.

Employer Feedback

Peter Lees of PLV Services completed his NVQ Level 3 in Motor vehicle Maintenance and Repair which enabled him to gain exemption from the NTT with Mantra Learning. This has enabled him to open an MOT testing station and has improved his company turnover by 70%. He has now employed four additional staff and is looking into employing an Apprentice.
Peter says “Without the MOT NTT exemption I gained at Mantra Learning, I could never have done it. Thank you”
The use of Electude (in Mantra’s teaching) has encouraged Park Road Garage to invest in up-to-date diagnostic equipment and this has increased the number of more complex jobs and improved technician’s time spent on jobs by 30%

Technical Specification
The course includes 6 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. The optional unit can be selected from the list below.
Mandatory Units
• Contribute to good housekeeping in the workplace
• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health & Safety
• Maintain positive working relationships
• Diagnose and rectify vehicle engine system and component faults
• Diagnose and rectify vehicle chassis system and component faults
• Diagnose and rectify auxiliary equipment electricity faults
Optional Units
• Enabling learning through demonstrations and instruction
• Inspect vehicles
• Identify and agree customer vehicle needs
• Overhaul mechanical units
• Diagnose and rectify vehicle transmission and driveline system faults