LANCASTER TRAINING SERVICES

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'JOB VACANCY - 'TUTOR/ASSESSOR'(HGV/LGV MECHANICS)

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Lancaster Training Services can meet all your driver training needs.

Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) Group 'C' rigid and 'C+E' artic

Passenger carrying vehicles (PCV) Group D

Medium goods vehicles (MGV) Group C1 rigid and 'C1 + E' rigid with large trailer

Car and trailer Group B+E

With over 30 years of experience we can adapt our training courses to suit anybody, from the complete novice to the experienced driver.

APPRENTICESHIPS IN VEHICLE REPAIR & ASSOCIATED TRAINING

In 1982 LTS expanded on its success as a driver training centre to offer Government funded training programs in vehicle maintainance and body repair.

Today we have a variety of training programs leading to National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) level 2 and 3 Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships.

Light vehicle technician

Heavy vehicle technician

Motor cycle technician

Vehicle body repair

Parts person

Lancaster Training Services were inspected again by the Adult Learning Inspectorate in December 2005 and are pleased to report that they maintained its overall GRADE 2. VIEW REPORT.

Garage Trades are very popular career choices - and with over 22 million vehicles on the road, there's always a demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers. Because it's popular work, you can expect a lot of competition in getting started, so it's important to do some preparation and finding out about the job first.

Types of Garage Skills

Light vehicle mechanics service and repair faults in cars and small vans. They account for half of all apprentices. Car mechanics/fitters work in all sorts of garages and workshops. Some are modern and spacious, with up to date equipment; many are traditional and small. Most mechanics work for garages which service and repair cars for private and business customers. You might work mainly on just one or two makes of vehicle if the garage has the local franchise, or you might deal with all types.

Heavy vehicle mechanics work on lorries, trucks and buses. About one in five young people go into this type of work. Some companies and organisations, which own a lot of vehicles, such as haulage contractors and coach companies employ their own mechanics to look after the fleet.

Body repairers do jobs like panel beating and repainting, to repair or replace damaged parts of vehicles. Similar trades are body building, spray painting and coach trimming - finishing the inside and outside of the vehicle.

Parts people usually work for main dealers or motor factors and supply parts to vehicle mechanics and the general public. Ordering parts and stock taking form part of your duties, and good communication skills will help you succeed.

Motor cycle mechanics may work on one make of bike or a range of different makes. With more people turning to 2 wheels for economy, ease in traffic or just plain enjoyment, this part of the industry is growing.

Tyre & exhaust fitters work in specialist 'Fast Fit' centres dedicated to replacing vehicle parts, which wear out more frequently than others, like tyres, exhausts and brakes etc.

Getting Started

The usual way to get started is through an approved Training Programme like an Apprenticeship or an Advanced Apprenticeship.
During your training you will attend a college/training centre one day per week to gain recognised National Vocational Qualification to at least Level 2. The rest of the time will be spent at your garage gaining basic practical skills and experience.

Where You Can Work Mechanic/Fitter/Body Repairer…

Most mechanics work for small local garages or dealerships, or for branches of the big national motor groups. There are some openings for mechanics with firms which have their own transport fleets - bus and coach companies, removal and haulage firms.

Once qualified, experienced mechanics can eventually get jobs as: Foreman/woman, supervisor or manager; sales staff; patrol staff for the AA and RAC etc; inspectors and assessors for insurance companies; teaching in colleges of further education etc.

There's also the chance to become self-employed if you have a head for business - running your own garage or specialist firm, or offering roadside or on-the-drive repairs and maintenance to customers.

Please feel free to Contact us if you wish to apply or find out more about our apprenticeship programmes.

Lancaster Training Services are commited to securing employment and Equal Opportunity for all young people on our training programmes.