MOTOR VEHICLE SKILLS HEAVY VEHICLE Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 2
Apprenticeship
Greenbank Campus
OCN NI

Overview

The Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the field of Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This apprenticeship offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in working with large vehicles, such as trucks, buses, or construction equipment, to gain practical experience and develop essential skills in maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles.

This course involves studying both the theoretical and practical aspects of the industry and includes areas such as routine heavy vehicle maintenance, engines and components and transmission and driveline units.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants will learn the fundamental principles of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair, including diagnosing faults, performing routine maintenance tasks, and conducting repairs on various systems and components of heavy vehicles. Apprentices will gain an understanding of different types of heavy vehicles, their systems and components, and the maintenance and repair techniques specific to these vehicles.

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 2 / Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age:
1. A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school/Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July.
2. A school leaver/FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school or College.
Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the employer.
Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.
Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework.
Meet any health requirements (e.g., colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.
Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g., GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.
Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department.
Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department.

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in the selection of all courses.

Modules will include:

Health and Safety
Tools and Equipment
Brakes
Steering
Suspension
Vehicle Electrics
Engines
Clutch and Transmissions
Electric and Hybrid Safety

Assessment in the Level 2 Apprenticeship is based on a combination of practical tasks and written assignments. Apprentices will demonstrate their skills and competence through practical tasks, such as diagnosing and repairing faults, performing maintenance procedures and working on heavy vehicle systems. They will also be required to complete written assignments to assess their understanding of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair principles and techniques.

On successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship, apprentices can progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair offered at SRC. From there, learners may wish to complete the IMI Level 4 in Advanced Automotive Repair also offered at SRC.

Upon successful completion of the Heavy Vehicle Level 2 Diploma Apprenticeship, individuals will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue professional opportunities in the field of heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. Graduates may find employment opportunities with transportation companies, fleet maintenance departments, or specialised heavy vehicle repair facilities. They may work on various types of heavy vehicles, conducting maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient operation of these vehicles.