Welcome to Mechanical and Body Repairers

Welcome to the Mechanical and Body Repairers website.

Please note that we only cover Cumbria for the apprenticeships in Motor Vehicle.

What does a Vocational Qualification in Motor Vehicles involve?

You'll either be employed or we'll help you find employment or work experience with a local business. Following initial assessment to match your skills and experience to the appropriate qualification and level, you will build a portfolio based on 'real work' activities to achieve your qualification. A System Group Training Adviser will visit you in the workplace to provide support and carry out assessment in the working environment.

Motor mechanics repair and service the mechanical parts of cars, lorries, buses and other motor vehicles. Vehicle body repairers and refinishers repair the bodies and chassis of damaged motor vehicles.

Where might I work and what tasks might I carry out?

Opportunities may exist in small or large garages, haulage firms, exhaust centres or specialist body repair firms. Motor mechanics test drive or use equipment to diagnose faults. This may involve removing parts or taking an entire engine to pieces; repairing and replacing defective parts; and putting the engine back together again. A motor mechanic will also carry out routine maintenance like checking oil, air filters, brakes and other vehicle parts. A body repairer or panel beater beats out dents in bodywork; fills in holes in bodywork; repairs damage to the chassis and paints the repair work.

What skills should I have?

Being good with your hands, able to follow instructions, work as part of a team and when necessary capable of working alone are essential skills looked for.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no set academic entry requirements for Apprenticeships and female applicants are equally encouraged to apply.

Why Choose Vocational Training?

• Gain hands on experience & key skills which are useful in the job market.
• Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
  (which are highly valued by employers) and progress to a higher level of qualification at your own pace.
• You can join a course at any time throughout the year.

Training Available

Modern Apprenticeships - for those aged 16 - 24

Apprenticeship is a training programme which leads to qualifications which are different from, but equal in status to, those obtained through the A-level / Higher Education route.

There are two levels of Modern Apprenticeship:

• Apprenticeship
  • You will work towards an NVQ Level 2, technical certificate and Key Skills.
• Advanced Apprenticeship
  • You will work towards an NVQ Level 3, technical certificate and Key Skills.

Key Skills are relevant to all jobs and include skills such as Communication, Application of Numbers and Information Communication Technology.

In addition to Apprenticeships, we also offer National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) at Level 2 and 3. Courses include: Vehicle Fitting, Maintenance and Repair, Parts Distribution & Supply, Refinishing, Body and Paint Operations.