Find your perfect NVQ skills course as an apprentice

The requirements for each apprenticeship scheme do vary slightly but generally as a rule you will be able to show that:
  • 1

    You are interested in the retail motor industry and computers and vehicle technology.

  • 2

    You can work well as part of a team and can communicate well with colleagues and customers.

  • 3

    You are willing to provide excellent service to our customers and are patient and show attention to detail.

  • 4

    You are of suitable academic ability, including GCSE passes in Maths, English and Science and are willing to study hard on one of the industry’s best schemes.

Vehicle Technician

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Lexus Vehicle Technicians carry out a wide variety of tasks. You will be trained to complete vehicle servicing and maintenance, component overhaul and how to use the latest diagnostic equipment to repair sophisticated electronic vehicle systems.

Qualifications:

  • Vocational Competence Qualification (VCQ) - IMIAL Diploma (previously NVQ) in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence at levels 2 & 3
  • Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) - Diploma (previously Technical Certificate) in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles at levels 2 & 3
  • Key Skills – Application of Number, Communication and ITC
  • Advanced Apprenticeship Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Certificate
  • Automotive Technician Accreditation – Service Maintenance Technician (IMIAL)
  • Toyota TEAM21 – Technician and ProTech award

(Further information about IMI Apprenticeship Frameworks and IMIAL Qualifications can be found at www.motor.org.uk & www.imiawards.org.uk)

Paint Technician

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Paint Technicians repair customers’ vehicles when they have been damaged. Acquiring skills and knowledge, you will learn how to use the latest equipment and paint techniques to restore even a badly damaged vehicle to original factory condition.

Qualifications:

  • Vocational Competence Qualification (VCQ) – IMAL Diploma (previously NVQ) in Vehicle Accident Repair -
  • Paint Competence at levels 2 & 3
  • Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) - Diploma (previously Technical Certificate) in Vehicle Accident
  • Repair - Paint Principles at levels 2 & 3
  • Key Skills – Application of Number, Communication and ITC
  • Advanced Apprenticeship in Vehicle Body & Paint Certificate
  • Automotive Technician Accreditation – Paint (IMIAL) (under development)
  • Toyota- Bronze Award – (under development)

(Further information about IMI Apprenticeship Frameworks and IMIAL Qualifications can be found at www.motor.org.uk & www.imiawards.org.uk)

Body Technician

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Body Technicians repair customers’ vehicles when they have been damaged. Acquiring skills and knowledge, you will learn how to use the latest equipment and body repair techniques to restore even a badly damaged vehicle to original factory condition.

Qualifications:

  • Vocational Competence Qualification (VCQ) - IMIAL Diploma (previously NVQ) in Vehicle Accident Repair -
  • Body Competence at levels 2 & 3
  • Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) - Diploma (previously Technical Certificate) in Vehicle Accident
  • Repair - Body Principles at levels 2 & 3
  • Key Skills – Application of Number, Communication and ITC
  • Advanced Apprenticeship in Vehicle Body & Paint Certificate
  • Automotive Technician Accreditation – Paint (IMIAL) (under development)
  • Toyota- Bronze Award – (under development)

(Further information about IMI Apprenticeship Frameworks and IMIAL Qualifications can be found at www.motor.org.uk & www.imiawards.org.uk)

Parts Advisor

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Parts Advisors co-ordinate all parts ordering and sales to ensure customers and technicians have the parts when they need them. You will learn to use the centres sophisticated computer system to log stock movements and produce orders, liaise with colleagues, deal with customer enquiries, both trade and retail, and develop skills to improve parts sales performance.

Qualifications:

  • Vocational Competence Qualification (VCQ) - IMIAL Diploma (previously NVQ) in Vehicle Parts Operations
  • Competence at levels 2 & 3
  • Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) – IMIAL Diploma (previously Technical Certificate) in Vehicle
  • Parts Operations Principles at levels 2 & 3
  • Key Skills – Application of Number, Communication and ITC
  • Advanced Apprenticeship in Vehicle Parts Certificate
  • Toyota Approved Parts Advisor Award (under development)

(Further information about IMI Apprenticeship Frameworks and IMIAL Qualifications can be found at www.motor.org.uk & www.imiawards.org.uk)

Service Advisor

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The Service advisor co-ordinates the movement of vehicles through the service centre. You will learn to liaise with customers regarding the progress of their vehicle through the centre, act as a link between the customer and service repair team and co-ordinate efficient workshop utilisation.

Qualifications:

  • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) - Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service (IMIAL)
  • Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) – Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for the Automotive Industry (IMIAL)
  • Key Skills – Application of Number and Communication
  • Advanced Apprenticeship Certificate (ICS)
  • Toyota Service Advisor Award (under development)

(Further information about IMI Apprenticeship Frameworks and IMIAL Qualifications can be found at www.motor.org.uk & www.imiawards.org.uk)

Application Timeline

See the typical application timeline to understand when the Academy recruitment process begins, when you are likely to start work and when your training at the Academy might begin.

January

Introductory Letter sent to Centre Network

February

Centre confirms Apprentice requirements

March

Lexus Academy confirms to Centre that recruitment process has started

Apr - Jun

The Academy considers all applications, begins the selection process and recommends candidates to the centres

July

The centre selects most suitable candidate and makes offer of employment

August

Apprentice commences work at Centre

September

Apprenticeship programmes begin at the Lexus Academy

Oct - Dec

Academy training continues with visiting assessor support at work

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Apprentice FAQs

How long is a Lexus apprenticeship?
Normally our apprenticeships last for three years.

Where will I stay?
Apprentices usually stay nearby in the Gateway Hotel, Nottingham. If you live locally you'll have the option of travelling from home each day.

What qualifications can I achieve?
Our apprenticeships are Advanced Apprenticeships and include 3 key skills, a technical certificate and NVQ at Levels 2 and 3.

How do I achieve these qualifications?
You'll be employed at a local dealerships to get practical experience of the motor trade and to work towards your NVQ qualification. You'll also attend training blocks at the Academy in Nottingham to further your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Each apprentice is mentored by an Assessor.

Am I guaranteed a job after the apprenticeship is completed?
You will be employed from the beginning of your apprenticeship, and employment cannot be terminated because you have completed your qualification.

How will I get to the Academy, and do I pay for travel and food costs?
Travel and accommodation are arranged and paid for by your centre (dealership). A bus service to and from the Academy is provided by the hotel. Breakfast and evening meals are included in the hotel costs and there are restaurant facilities at the Academy at lunchtimes and break times.

How much money will I earn?
You will be paid a minimum of £2:50 per hour. If you work a normal 40 hour week you will be paid at least £100 each week during your first year.

Does all training take place in Nottingham? Or do I work in a local garage near to my home town and attend the Nottingham Training Centre on a set number of weeks each year?
The training for the qualification is based in Nottingham, at the Lexus National Academy. You will be employed by a garage and attend the Academy on block release; for example a service technician is for 2 weeks at a time.

Who pays the £44 (approx.) per night fee to stay in the Hotel in Nottingham?
The Hotel is the Gateway hotel in Nottingham. The £44 per shared room is paid by the centre in most cases.

Do I have to find a Lexus centre first that is willing to take on an apprentice?
You will have to be employed by a centre before you can join the Apprentice Academy. The Academy has a recruitment section on the website, where as a prospective apprentice you can fill out an application form on the site and if there are vacancies in their area, we will let you know about the vacancy.
You could also ask the local centre to see if they have any vacancies or view their website.

I've just finished school, when should I apply to the Apprentice scheme?
We start our recruitment year in February and students will normally start looking in April/May time of their leaving year.

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