Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships in Gloucestershire
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With years of experience training future talent, Gloucestershire College helps employers develop skilled motor vehicle professionals through our industry-ready automotive and EV workshops in Gloucester.
As technology advances, motor vehicle apprenticeships are a great way to bring new skills into your business. Whether you’re hiring a new apprentice or upskilling an existing employee, get in touch for a no-obligation chat with our team.
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Autocare Technician Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Our Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard is designed in consultation with local employers and provides learners with a fantastic start to their automotive career.
Apprentices can gain expertise not only in the technical elements of the role but also learn excellent customer handling, sales as well as strong problem solving and self-organisation skills.
This apprenticeship standard is ideal for:
- Autocare technician
- Fast fit technician
- Motor vehicle fitter
- Diagnostic technician.
Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Our motor vehicle apprenticeship covers the repair and maintenance of all types of light vehicles. Whether your company is a dealership that focuses on a particular manufacturer or an independent garage that works with many different makes of vehicles, we can support you with apprenticeship training.
Motor Vehicle apprentices will develop a range of skills from replacing parts through to solving complex faults using our modern diagnostic equipment, test rigs and range of makes and models of cars in our workshops, including hybrids.
For more detail about our Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship, download our fact sheet below or simply get in touch with our helpful team with any questions.
Funding for motor vehicle apprentices
While employers will need to cover apprentice's salary (see here for minimum wage guidance) and National Insurance contributions (although there are exceptions), most training costs are funded by the government.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
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£1,000 incentive for employers hiring an apprentice aged 18 or under (or 24 or under if a care leaver or with an EHC plan)
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Fully funded for non-levy employers with apprentices aged between 16 and 21
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95% of training costs funded for non-levy employers with apprentices aged 22 and over
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Covered by your levy if you’re a levy-paying employer
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No National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25 earning less than £967 per week
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Recruitment is free if done via the government apprenticeship service or Gloucestershire College. We can also help you screen and shortlist candidates at no cost
You can contact our team for guidance and advice about the funding available for your organisation.
How to recruit a motor vehicle apprentice for your business
Our expert team will support your recruitment goals from promoting your vacancy on our website and social media to matching you with potential candidates from our pre-screened candidate pool.
Just like with hiring any other employee, you will have the final say on who you recruit. Your apprentice will have a contract of employment and will have the same responsibilities and entitlements as any other team member.
Training delivery
When you recruit a motor vehicle apprentice with Gloucestershire College, they will be with you in your workplace from day one. We know the best way for apprentices to learn is through hands-on experience in the real working environment. With day release to College every week, apprentices will apply their learning and develop their skills from the very start, combining both theoretical and practical abilities.
Support for employers
We provide apprentices and employers with full support throughout the apprenticeship journey. From day one, we work closely with you to understand your needs and skill requirements, with our expert team on hand to answer any questions.
Your dedicated Training Coordinator will be your main point of contact, providing regular progress updates and workplace visits to help meet goals and objectives. Apprentices also benefit from small cohort sizes, ensuring plenty of one-to-one support from our experienced lecturers and tutors.
