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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship supports employers in the bus and coach industry. It helps you train new staff and upskill existing staff, to repair vehicles and keep them ready for the road. Employees can undertake different training depending on what you need – including mechanical and electrical engineering and body cladding.
The qualification
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for an SCQF level 6, in either:
- Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical-Electrical)
- Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Electrical)
- Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Mechanical)
- Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (Body Cladding)
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the apprenticeship.
Progression and development
After completing the apprenticeship, your employee should be able to achieve positions such as:
- Skilled Fitter – Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanical and electrical, or Body cladding
- Technician – Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanical and electrical, or Body cladding
- Specialist Engineering Technicians
- Supervisors/junior managers
They might wish to go on to further education, such as:
- Supervisory/Management MAs
- Higher National Certificates and Diplomas
- Professional Institution Qualifications
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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Call our advisers to find out more about Modern Apprenticeships.
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