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Bus and coach engineering technician
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Carrying out a range of engineering work on buses and coaches for bus and coach operators.
What you'd do
Service buses and coaches according to manufacturer schedules
Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment and multimeters
Repair or replace drivetrain, brake and suspension components
Carry out electrical fault finding on vehicle systems
Inspect and test safety-critical systems before return to service
Prepare vehicles for DVSA annual tests and MOT inspections
Complete vehicle job cards and defect reports accurately
What you'd learn
Diesel and hybrid powertrain systems in heavy vehicles
Air brake systems and PSV brake testing
Electrical and electronic systems on modern buses and coaches
Bodywork, door and accessibility equipment maintenance
Diagnostics using specialist software for buses
MOT preparation and DVSA inspection requirements
Health and safety in a heavy vehicle workshop
Ready to look for a place?
See live Bus and coach engineering technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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