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Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

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Information about Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles and trailers.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • The fundamentals of HV technologies e.g. HV chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, electrical (12/24v), air-conditioning, hydraulic and air braking, air suspension systems etc.
  • The types and associated characteristics of HV and their configurations and applications.
  • Diagnosing principles and logical problem solving techniques related to HV.
  • Sufficient H&S knowledge and environmental awareness to carry out the work safely.
  • Operators “O” Licence requirements relating to HVs.
  • How to service, inspect and maintain vehicles and trailers to the expected standards and the importance of safety inspection and maintenance schedules to meet Operator’s (O) licence and legal obligations.
  • Customer expectations and implications of work carried out.
  • The need to be reliable, flexible, diligent and good timekeeper.
  • How the business works from an operational perspective and demonstrate commercial and financial awareness in the HV industry.
  • Complex problem solving techniques.
  • The requirements of providing roadside assistance.

Skills

  • Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
  • The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
  • Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
  • The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
  • Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
  • Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
  • Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
  • Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
  • Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
  • To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

Behaviours

  • Behave in accordance with the values of the company they work for whether manufacturer or independent to treat customers and stakeholders with courtesy and respond quickly to their requirements to ensure an excellent experience.
  • Operate effectively as a team member taking ownership and responsibility when required and be honest and accountable in all activities when things do not go as planned.
  • To work at continuous development of both self, team and processes.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Engineering and manufacturing
Qualification level
3
Equal to A level
Course duration
36 months
Maximum funding
£15,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Heavy Vehicle Service Technician
  • Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician
  • HV Service Technician
  • HV Maintenance Technician
  • heavy vehicle mechanic
  • HV mechanic
  • truck mechanic
  • truck technician
  • Heavy Goods Vehicle
  • Service Technician
  • Heavy Goods Vehicle Maintenance Technician
  • HGV Service Technician
  • HGV Maintenance Technician
  • lorry mechanic
  • lorry technician
  • bus engineer
  • coach engineer
  • heavy goods vehicle technician
  • HGV mechanic
  • mechanic

View more information about Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.