Designed to train the next generation of BMW Motorrad Technicians. Gain hands-on experience, learn from experts at the BMW Group Academy UK, and start a rewarding career as a qualified Motorcycle Technician with one of the world’s leading manufacturers.
Experience a one-of-a-kind journey with BMW Motorrad’s exclusive course, where you’ll dive deep into advanced electronics and cutting-edge technology. This opportunity will equip you to perform maintenance, services, and repairs to the highest standard. Find out how you’ll get there.
After your three years with us you will gain nationally recognised qualifications:
- IMIAL Level 3 Standard in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles
- BMW Certification
And opportunity to progress within our Dealer Network once your apprenticeship is completed.
Take a look at the day in the life of one of our technicians; Mark Dunbridge from Vines of Guildford.
Five face-to-face training blocks are supported by regular workplace visits by an occupationally competent Career Programme Advisor (CPA) who will guide the workplace mentor and apprentice throughout the programme and create action plans for review at each visit, progress against Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. The first blocks will give the learns the basic understanding and the fundamentals of motorcycle technology, building on their knowledge with theory and practical sessions. This will ensure the learner is ready for the Gateway One Assessment which occurs at the end of Year One. Learners are expected to complete an online logbook of evidence throughout the 3-year apprentice program.
During year two, the learners are still supported by their CPA and their mentors completing their on-line logbooks, this 5 week block goes more in-depth with BMW Motorrad technology, mechanical and electrical theories and different practical tasks. We go deeper into the engine and its performance, manual and automatic gearboxes, driveline and self-adjusting suspension systems. We focus on the additional equipment fitted to our bikes like how the ABS systems work and how to read the wiring diagrams. Testing circuits and fault tracing simple faults within the different systems. Then into Gateway 2 to check on learning. This consists of different tasks to challenge each learner independently and highlight their abilities and understanding of the topics throughout the year.
This year consists of only 3 training blocks, still supported with the CPAs and the mentors. These blocks work more with the diagnostic side of the apprenticeship. Looking at the different theories and more complexed practical tasks, each learner will complete different technical fault diagnostic task’s and find the correct repair procedure. They will be able to read the wiring diagram correctly and understand what and how each component works, and with the rest of the system via the CAN bus system. They will use the diagnostic equipment like the oscilloscope to see the different communication patterns to find the faults stored and to monitor the different systems and record these results. Working towards the End Point Assessment or ATA (Scottish / Welsh learners).
GCSE level English and Maths prefered on application, however, we are commited to finding Apprentices who are the best fit for the BMW Group, regardless of their grades. If you can show passion for the industry and your chosen career journey we can caoch you through your English and Maths whilst you are on programme to gain a Functional Skills qualification that sits alongside your Apprenticeship.
You can join the program any age after secondary school. There’s no maximum age to start your career with BMW Motorrad.
Placement locations vary depending on the BMW Motorrad Retailer you want to work for. You will spend some time at our academy in Reading throughout your apprenticeship. Accomodation for this will be provided.
During your time at BMW a mentor will oversee the work-based learning program, there to support you and your learning. A BMW Motorrad representative visiting every 12 weeks to set performance targets and ensure all development needs are being met.
Benefits will vary from retailer to retailer. Contact a retailer near you to find out more about their apprenticeship offers.