Motor - Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - Apprenticeship - Bolton Street
As a heavy vehicle mechanic, you will carry out routine servicing and repair on commercial vehicles such as trucks, trailers, vans, jeeps, buses and coaches.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
4 Years.
This apprenticeship is a 4 year programme consisting of 7 phases. 4 on-the-job and 3 off-the-job in a training facility.
Entry Requirements
To become an apprentice in Ireland you must be hired by an employer. Apprenticeship employers are formally approved by SOLAS in advance of employing apprentices. Apprentices get a formal contract of employment as part of their apprenticeship.
Full eligibility criteria for this apprenticeship are available in the Apprenticeship brochure, please see Application Weblink below.
Careers / Further progression
With this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified heavy vehicle mechanic, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.
You may then choose to work as a heavy vehicle mechanic in road haulage companies in the commercial motor industry.
Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, owners of businesses, teachers and instructors amongst others.
Further information
Bolton Street (Beresford Street)
Apprentices complete two of their three phases of off-the-job training in a higher education institution. A student contribution must be paid for this part of the training.
The amount of the student contribution is a proportion of the annual student contribution paid by students who are attending a full-time course in higher education. The student contribution is paid directly to the higher education institution.
The student contribution for this apprenticeship is €1,000 for Phase 4 and €1,000 for Phase 6.
For further information, contact your local Education and Training board.
What does a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic do?
As a heavy vehicle mechanic, you will carry out routine servicing and repair on commercial vehicles such as trucks, trailers, vans, jeeps, buses and coaches.
Your work will involve servicing, diagnostics and repairs. As well as routine servicing, major overhauls are undertaken at regular intervals. Faults are diagnosed and you will repair or replace the defective components as necessary.
You will manage the mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic aspects of vehicles.
By the end of your training, you will be able to:
• Perform a range of technical tasks relating to the engine, diesel fuel systems, transmission, suspension, wheels and bodywork
• Diagnose/rectify faults in electrical circuits and install basic electrical equipment
• Interpret technical drawings and work with technical manuals and specifications
• Work with a variety of specialised hand and power tools and measuring devices
• Inspect and test systems and diagnose faults
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on in-vehicle systems
• Work with jacks and hoists to lift and move heavy items.
SOLAS Trade Code: 52
Level: 6
Award: National Craft Certificate Apprenticeship
SOLAS
Tel: + 353 (01) 533 2500
Apprenticeship: appship@solas.ie