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Starts 9 September 2024

Runs at

Stephenson Campus

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full-Time

Starting

9 Sep 2024

Ending

4 Jul 2025
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This course is designed to qualify you as a fully-skilled technician and develop the necessary knowledge and skills required for a modern vehicle technician to be able to carry out diagnostic and repair techniques.

  • What will I learn?
    You will study units including: Health, Safety and Good House Keeping; Support for Job Roles; Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices; Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults; Light Vehicle Engine Faults; Light Vehicle Chassis System Faults; Light Vehicle Transmission and Drive line Faults.
  • How will I learn?
    The course is divided between the classroom and workshop, and students will be using the latest Bosch Diagnostic Equipment and the latest model Engine Simulation Rig. Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.
  • Where could this course lead to?
    Students may wish to progress directly into employment within the Motor Vehicle Engineering industry. Past students have become mechanics, MOT Testers and Service Technicians. Others have started their own businesses or gained employment with dealerships or breakdown services. Alternatively, learners may wish to progress onto a higher-level course or an apprenticeship.
  • What qualifications or experience do I need?
    5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, and Level 2 Vehicle Technology (or similar). If you miss the English and/or Maths requirements of your course, don?t worry ? there are options to study these alongside your course.
  • How long is the course?
    1 Year
  • Accommodation
    Accommodation is available for students studying this course at the Brooksby Campus. Would you like to start a course in September, but are struggling with the distance? Our on-site accommodation at our Brooksby Campus could be the perfect solution! To find out more about our accommodation, check out our accommodation page or get in touch!