Introduction to Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Level 1
Overview
This basic introduction into the motor vehicle industry will prepare you for a career in the industry. You will cover units including health and safety, removing and replacing components, fault detection and repairing tyres.
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Entry requirements
- Grade 1 or above in both English and maths.
16-18 year old applicants:
You will need to supply a copy of your most up-to-date school/college report or a reference from a teacher/employer. Please upload this to your myVISION account by the end of May 2021.
19+ year old applicant:
Mature students (those aged 19 or over) who do not have the qualifications required for entry may still be eligible. Relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject you wish to study may be acceptable for certain courses. You will also be required to supply a written reference either from a recent educational institution or employer. Please upload this to your myVISION account by the end of May 2021. If you are not able to gain a reference, please contact admission@wnc.ac.uk for further advice.
Start dates and fees
| Start Date | Duration | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| 16-18 | over 19 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 yr(s) | 1835A1544 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our adult finance and funding page for more information.
How long is the course?
One year.
How will I be assessed?
You will complete a portfolio of evidence covering workshop tasks, related online exams and phase tests for each topic you study. You will also be expected to take maths and English if you have not achieved a grade C in either or both of these subjects. You also need to complete a minimum of 20 hours' work experience.
What does the course lead to?
You may be able to progress onto either the Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles Level 2 or the Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2.
What will I study?
Modules include:
- Health and safety
- Workshop practice
- Chassis and frame
- Engines
- Steering
- Suspension
- Braking systems
- Basic electrics
Study programmes
It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.
What can I go on to study?
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