What this apprenticeship teaches you
The Vehicle Parts Operations course provides prospective parts employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the role of supporting customers and working in modern, fast-paced workshops.
Examples of the units covered are:
- Reducing risks to health and safety in the motor vehicle environment
- Following procedures and identifying and reporting security risks
- Correctly selecting and issuing motor vehicle parts
- Receiving and storing vehicle parts
- Processing orders for non-stock motor vehicle parts
- Processing payment transactions
- Carrying out stock control within a vehicle parts operation
- Monitoring and solving customer service problems
Why choose this apprenticeship
The Vehicle Parts Operations apprenticeship is great for employers, helping businesses build a stronger, more confident workforce equipped with greater skills.
The apprenticeship can be government-funded and is designed for candidates who do not hold a formal qualification.
How the apprenticeship works
When studying a motor vehicle qualification, the apprentice will be assessed and reviewed regularly to ensure apprentices achieve the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeships.
Candidates are expected to complete their apprenticeships within 36 months.
How the assessment works
The apprentice will attend GTG Training's purpose-built motor vehicle workshop on a block release basis. As part of the programme the employer and training provider will assess the progressive development via assessments at the end of Gateway's 1 and 2.
The final End Point Assessment will consist of on-line knowledge, practical skills tests and a professional discussion.
Apprenticeship Programmes at GTG
Automotive
Scotland
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Bus and Coach Body Cladding
- Lift Truck Maintenance and Repair
- Vehicle Fitting
- Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET)
- Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment
- Vehicle Paintwork Repair
- Vehicle Parts Operations
England
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (England)
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (England)
- Vehicle Fitting (England)
- Vehicle Accident Repair Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) (England)
- Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment (England)
- Vehicle Paintwork Repair (England)
- Vehicle Parts Operations (England)