FordCossieFan

how would you go about getting one?
would u have to write a leter to your local dealer?

also anyone on here a mecanic for ford?

Cheers

cossie604

iTrader: (2)

Write a letter chap or what always worked for me when I was younger was just turn up and push for a interview...always got the job I was going for. Then again, I work for the enemy (Vauxhall ) so my words of wisdom should be taken lightly lol

Stu.

Good luck.

FordCossieFan

yer i was think of working for ford or vaux but i desided to try for ford first!
even tho i have a Corsa, but what i really want is a RS ford of some kind... but can not aford the insureance yet..hense y i have a corsa 1.2 lol!

so you think i should write a letter then?
what sort of thing should i write about?

Cheers
Chris

Pete.W

do you go to college?

cause i think you can work for ford as part of a day-release course?

not sure but

TrickyDicky

write and tell them why you would be a good choice for them to employ on an apprenticeship, your skills and attributes and keenness to learn, stability in a long term career movement-all that bollocks

Tangodeltasierra3

And always check yer spellings first!

dickycox

i work for ford in wales you can get a form from the plant or a job center might help but good luck last year over a thousand were after 10 jobs

B11GNS

If you can get a ford apprenticeship then do so as its one of the best you can get although as mentioned it is very hard to get in. I done my apprenticeship at ford and it was the best move i ever made, i am still at ford nearly 15 years later!

FordCossieFan

cool, so how did you go about getting yours then mate?

SIJ

I might do a apprenticeship for BMW, after I finish my national diploma in vehicle repair and technology

purple_fiesta

Ive finished my apprentiship for vauxhall, to be honest the pay is crap (Ł6.75). At the end of the day thats all it comes down to.. Getting payed well. And unless theres work there to earn bonus off, ya screwed! Everything has moved towards electronic diagnostic testing, so go towards learning about that if you choose the motor trade, just being a tech is bad payed and pretty stressfull sometimes

Big Will_

Better odds than applying for an apprenticeship in F1


If its what you want to do mate - then go for it - but if you've got any electronics knowledge i'd suggest you look more at the diagnostics side of things...

It's the way its all going

B11GNS

Sorry m8, cant remember, it was that long ago I think my parents got me the contact details at the time

Cowboi

do you want to do an apprenticeship at just a local dealers?

if so your probably best to drop in with a cv and letter.

if it was something more like the engine plant at dagenham you was looking at there is a website but that says they are not taking people on at the moment.

pop down the job centre and ask them for some advice as well.

good luck

Iain Mac

Remember that nearly every franchised dealership is an independent business that just happens to sell/service Ford, Vauxhall, BMW etc under a contractual arrangement with the manufacturer.

Their training should involve manufacturer input to ensure you meet their standards as well as NVQ (or whatever they are called this year!) qualifications.