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Training plan for apprentice in the truck mechanic trade
Structure for the first apprenticeship period
Use the plan to structure an apprentice's first months in apprenticeship so the training covers the trade's core areas in a sensible order and with continuous evaluation.
§Month 1–2: Basic safety and workshop routines
- 01Introduction to the workshop's safety rules, lifting equipment and personal protective equipment.
- 02Review of tools, torque requirements and documentation procedures.
- 03Participation in service inspections under close training.
§Month 3–5: Core trade areas
- 01Air brakes: design, inspection and troubleshooting under guidance.
- 02Motor and exhaust cleaning: servicing, inspection and understanding of EGR, DPF and SCR systems.
- 03Electricity and CAN-bus: use of diagnostic equipment and basic troubleshooting.
§Month 6–9: Independence under supervision
- 01Independent performance of service inspections with final inspection by journeyman/master.
- 02Participation in more complex troubleshooting tasks on hydraulics, transmission and suspension.
- 03Introduction to legal requirements, documentation and preparation for inspection.
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- 01Keep short status meetings each month between apprentice and training manager.
- 02Adjust the plan based on the apprentice's pace and school program content.
- 03Note strengths and areas for development on an ongoing basis as preparation for school and later journeyman's test.