Allen Chery Romford are currently seeking a Autocare Technician Apprentice to join their dealership. This is an exciting role with first-class training and outstanding long-term career prospects.

Duties will include:

• Working alongside qualified Technicians with the investigation, repair and service of vehicles
• Producing estimates
• Routine maintenance
• Component inspections
• Replacements across various vehicle systems, including tyres, brakes, steering, and electrical systems 
• Other general technical duties and general housekeeping
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Candidates will work towards achieving the Autocare Technician Apprenticeship Standard at level 2. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

The programme lasts for 24 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and managed by EMTEC Colleges. Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC’s training centre in Nottingham for 16 separate weeks to carry out skills training.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Assessment Includes: On-going assessment of soft skills and behaviours, a behaviour assessment, Knowledge and understanding tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2, Skills tests at the end of Gateway 1 and 2.

This is followed by the synoptic assessment, of which there are four components: Log book (final year review to assess apprentice’s progress), Behaviour Assessment, Knowledge Test (an in-depth, online test exploring knowledge/ understanding of the apprentice) and Skills Test (two-day practical examination of the skills of the apprentice).

Each apprentice will achieve the following:

• Autocare Technician Level 2 (ST0499)
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) QCF 
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QCF 

Allen Motor Group’s network of over 30 locations stretches across the south of England from Bath in the west, through the Midlands, Berkshire and London, to Kent and Essex. Today they employ over 1,000 people to serve the needs of their customers.