Automotive Vehicle Maintenance Entry Level Certificate

Course Overview
This course allows you to acquire basic motor vehicle competencies in a college-based environment, which simulates working practice.

Course Structure
You will have to complete ten units, all of which are assessed by observation in the college workshop. Underpinning knowledge is tested by completing assignments in class and verbal questioning.

• Engine Lubrication System
• Engine Cooling System
• Fuel and Exhaust System
• Spark Ignition System
• Electrical System
• Braking System
• Transmission System
• Steering and Suspension System
• Wheel and Tyre Systems
• Engine Mechanical Systems

Qualification Aims
The qualification aims are

• City & Guilds Entry Level 3 in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance
• Essential Skills in Maths and English

Progression from this course is onto a VRQ Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course. This course can lead to work in the local motor vehicle repair industry especially if used to progress to the MV repair & Maintenance NVQ Programme.

Assessments/Examinations
There is no end of course examination.
Continual assessments are carried out in both the theory and practical aspects of the course.

Cost / Equipment
Tuition Fees£495

Tuition is FREE for those aged 16-18yrs

Free tuition is available to those over 19 in receipt of means tested benefits or to their unwaged dependants (registration fees still apply)

Overalls- Approx£40

Steel toecap boots - Approx£30

Training Programme on-line access fee (Approx£16)

Start Date
September 2010