madmack99

right im coming to the end of my course with a level 2 qualification in motorsport vehicle repair technoly etc etc

i cant do a level 3 unless i go to uni

to get a level 3 i would have to do something like engenering which i dnt really wanna

would it be better to get an apprencticeship

i got one at volvo and they will train me to become a MASTER TECHINITION

what level is that ??

what would you do

DanCossie

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Master Tech is one of the highest level of techs you can get mate...get paid very well.

You will prob start as a PDI Tech then a Service Technician then System technician work towards being a diagnostic/master technician.Thats the order Mercedes do anyways.

Dan

madmack99

when you say good money just out of interest what am i looking at ??

DanCossie

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a master tech would be looking at Ł12-15ph plus bonuses and overtime.

but if you have just finished college mate your going to take at least 5-7 years before you get anywere near that level.

PDI techs get about Ł7-9ph. that is what you will be looking at being a new tech

madmack99

koooool presumably to become master tech i would have to stay with volvo

DanCossie

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not always BUT you will be a master tech in one franchise of vehicle normally......so if you leave you would have to go back a step to become a master tech in another make of car.

madmack99

so there is no way of just becomeing a master tech of all makes and kinds lmaobe so much easier

rostill2007

try www.ocvc.ac.uk they do a level 3 motorsport course and they told me they get people on apprenticeships with renault f1 hope this helps

iansoutham

I'd definitely go for the Volvo option.

I used to work for Ford and was a Master Technician (parts not Service) with the qualifications I got put in for. Only one higher for me was Senior Master Tech.


NVQ qualifications do not mean jack @ the Dole Office, where as a Master Tech. status means loads to service depts. as it shows a level of competence which is what they look for.

jonnyrsturbo

master tech is high probs the highest @ volvo

i was a senior tech @ ford and was going to do master tech level which was the highest there

im now a senior tech at citroen and will be doing my consultant tech level soon!

madmack99

so it might as well benifit me to go apprentice route

Moonie

I have worked for Volvo for 11 years. I started off their whilst at college washing cars on a Saturday morning. I finished college and started their full time as an apprentice. I completed three years apprentice and two years after that I achieved my Level 4 Master Technician becoming the youngest in the country to do so at the time.

Volvos training and development program is regarded as one of the best in the country and I can confirm the training you will receive will be very very good.

One word of advice.......stay away from a Stratstone/Pendragon dealership!

madmack99

ok lol what sort of pay are you on now you can pm if u prefer and why stay away from there ??