Automotive

This Modern Apprenticeship supports businesses in the automotive industry working across vehicle maintenance and repair, vehicle body and paint, vehicle parts or vehicle fitting.

It’s suitable for employees with little or no experience in the industry, or who have experience but need to build their skills. They can work in:

• maintenance

• repair

• body and paint

• parts

• fitting

Candidates should have achieved at least National 4 or Standard Grade at General level in English, maths and a science subject. It’s also recommended that you set an appropriate initial assessment test. 

They should have an interest in mechanical things and show a commitment to working in the industry. This could be through school link courses, work experience, voluntary or part-time work.

SCQF Level 5

To start at this level there are no formal entry requirements.

SCQF Level 6 and 7

For this level there are no formal entry requirements. It may be helpful if candidates have completed the Automotive Modern Apprenticeship at the previous level.

Valid entry routes to the Modern Apprenticeship at all levels could include:

• Skills for Work courses

• pre-apprenticeship programmes

• full time college based programmes

SCQF Level 5

On completion of this apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5, successful apprentices may work in one of the following roles:

• light vehicle service technician

• heavy vehicle technician

• motorcycle service technician

• lift truck service technician

• paintwork technician

• mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician

• parts advisor

• fast-fit (vehicle fitting) technician

• specialist tyre fitter

They might progress onto an apprenticeship in Automotive at SCQF Level 6 or 7.

SCQF Level 6

On completion of Level 6, they may work in one of the following roles:

• body repair technician

• paintwork technician

• mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician

• parts adviser

Further progression routes include undertaking a Higher National Diploma or Degree course in Management and Leadership.

SCQF Level 7

On completion of Level 7, successful apprentices may work in one of the following roles:

• light vehicle service technician

• heavy vehicle technician

• motorcycle service technician

• lift truck service technician

Further progression routes include undertaking a Higher National Diploma or Degree course in Management and Leadership.