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Do you have a love of cars and all things mechanical? If you answered YES then a future, a career in automotive could be right up your street!

The Renault UK Technical Apprenticeship Programme guarantees a comprehensive development of skills in vehicle maintenance and diagnostics specifically tailored to the Renault brand. Upon successful completion of the program, apprentices will attain the status of Renault Specialist Technician and be awarded either the Autocare Technician Level 2 Apprenticeship Certificate and/or the Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance (Light Vehicle) Level 3 Apprenticeship Certificate (dependant on experience).

These programmes are officially recognised by Renault and endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE)

The programme

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Each year or “Phase” of the apprenticeship programme is comprised of training modules that include Residential Block Release at the Renault Training Centre

Phase 1

  • Health & Safety
  • Foundation skills
  • Wheels tyres and braking systems
  • Stock control/management
  • Vehicle routine maintenance and inspection techniques
  • Cooling and lubrication systems
  • Steering and suspension systems
  • Basic electrical principles

Phase 3

  • Advanced electrical systems, including can-bus/multiplexing and complex diagnostics
  • Advanced engine systems, including forced engine induction systems and associated complex diagnostics
  • Advanced transmissions including automatic transmissions
  • Alternative fuels, hybrid, and electric propulsion systems
  • Diagnostic strategy and fault-finding techniques
  • End Point Assessment preparation via bespoke packages of webinar and training centre delivery
  • End of Phase evidence and Off The Job Training validation
  • Externally assessed End Point Assessment process, including online examinations, professional discussion, and a range of workshop practical & diagnostic assessments
  • Electric Vehicle IMI Level II&III certification will be delivered and certificated at the end of this year.

Phase 2

  • Heating and ventilation, including air conditioning systems (Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling)
  • Customer service and sales
  • Fuel, Intake and Exhaust Systems
  • Advanced Steering and Suspension Systems including 4-wheel alignment
  • Advanced Braking Systems (Level 2 Award in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Calibration)
  • Intermediate electrical systems and high voltage awareness

You will gain knowledge of:

  • The fundamentals of vehicle technologies e.g. chassis & electrical systems, engines, transmissions, air conditioning and electric vehicles
  • The types, and associated characteristics, of light vehicles e.g. electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Diagnostic principles and logical problem-solving techniques
  • Emerging automotive technologies as they become evident

You will develop your workplace behaviours and transferable skills:

  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers
  • Behave in accordance with the values of the company and the brand
  • Operate as an effective team member
  • Taking responsibility when required and be honest and accountable
  • Take personal ownership in order to improve own performance
  • Understand how the business works from an operational perspective and demonstrate commercial awareness

You will gain competencies in:

  • Common foundation skills e.g. removing and replacing fittings and components effectively and safely
  • Workplace safety, maintenance and procedures e.g. environmental awareness, record keeping and safe working practices
  • Access of information e.g. vehicle repair information, wiring diagrams and maintenance tables
  • Removing, repairing / replacing components in line with manufacturer’s standards
  • Diagnostic techniques to solve vehicle fault(s) and identify the underlying causes
  • Use of diagnostic, mechanical and electrical measuring equipment

Additional elements:

  • EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation certification
  • Functional skills English and maths to a minimum of Level 2 (exemptions may apply)

Duration

The apprenticeship is typically 3 years for you to attain the required level of knowledge competence and workplace behaviours.

Off-The-Job Training Hours

Off-the-job training is a statutory requirement for an English apprenticeship. It is training which is received by the apprentice, during the apprentice’s normal working hours, for the purpose of achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the approved apprenticeship referenced in the apprenticeship agreement. An elogbook is required to be completed with a minimum number of hours and assessed by a workplace mentor.

Off-the-job training is met by guided learning within the workplace and is supplemented by formal training such as face to face delivery in our training centre and digital learning opportunities such as e-learning.

End Point Assessment

Apprenticeship certification is awarded by successful achievement of an independent assessment at the end of the apprenticeship. Prior eligibility criteria such as the number of hours of off the job training and functional skills achievement are required to be met before the candidate can be put forward for End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment will be overseen by an independent Awarding Body and contain the following elements:

  • Online knowledge assessment
  • Observed practical skills test
  • Synoptic professional discussion

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