Introduction to Motor Vehicle Level 1

• Health and Safety in the Workplace (ongoing throughout the course) 
• Tools, Equipment, and Consumable Materials for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Engine Operation and Components
• Lubrication System Components and Maintenance 
• Cooling System Components and Maintenance 
• Spark Ignition System Components and Maintenance
• Fuel System Components and Maintenance
• Exhaust System Components and Maintenance
• Steering System Components and Maintenance 
• Suspension System Components and Maintenance 
• Braking System Components and Maintenance 
• Wheel and Tyre Construction and Maintenance 
• Transmission System Components and Maintenance 

Our industry experienced staff will share with you their knowledge and experience of working in the engineering sector. They will use many different types of exciting interactive teaching methods to ensure your preferred method of learning is covered. You will experience classroom-based learning as well as workshop-based learning on industry standard equipment.

This course will include an online knowledge test for health and safety and tooling as well as two to three practical assessments for each of the individual modules where you will need to replace a specific component. Each module will also have a technical discussion and written explanation of the task carried out.

Progression onto Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance course or into an apprenticeship.

Entry Level 3 Maths and English (GCSE to be studied alongside). 1 GCSE at Grade E/2 or above.

This course will last 10 months and you will be required to attend college three days per week (including English and Maths if required) (36 weeks).