Autocare Technician

Course Code
HS2ACTE1-2
Start Date
Multiple
Level
Level 2
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Course Overview

This apprenticeship prepares you to become a skilled Autocare Technician, working in fast-fit centres, garages or national automotive chains. You’ll carry out servicing, maintenance and repair work on cars, light vans and light goods vehicles, using industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment.

Alongside developing strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems, you’ll build valuable customer service and communication skills. Autocare Technicians play a key role in delivering high-quality workmanship while supporting business performance through professional customer interactions. By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a team in a busy automotive environment.

Entry Requirements:

Maths and English at 2(E) or above

Course Highlights

Learn to service and repair cars and light vehicles
Use modern diagnostic and measuring equipment
Develop strong customer service and sales skills
Gain experience in a real automotive workplace
Understand the commercial operations of a workshop

Course Units

Vehicle servicing and routine maintenance

Diagnosing and repairing simple system faults

Working with braking, steering and suspension systems

Using diagnostic and measuring equipment

Health and safety in an automotive environment

Customer service, communication and handling complaints

Understanding workshop operations and business performance

Effective problem solving and time management

Course Breakdown

80% Practical
20% Theory

Course Structure

You will spend one day per week at Hull College, building your technical knowledge and practical skills in specialist automotive workshops.

The remaining four days per week will be spent with your employer, gaining hands-on experience servicing and repairing vehicles in a real working environment.

Progression & Next Steps

On completion, you can progress into full-time employment with your current employer or develop your career further within the automotive industry, including progression to higher-level technician roles.

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25/26 – HS2ACTE1-2 – Autocare Technician

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