Automotive Vehicle Maintenance VRQ Level 1

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 five units, all of which are assessed by observation in the college workshop. Underpinning knowledge is tested by completing assignments in class, verbal questioning and City &Guilds on-line GOLA exams.

The units are:

• Housekeeping
• Health and Safety
• Introduction to Vehicle Technology and Workshop Methods and Processes
• Carry out Basic Routine Maintenance
• Conduct Pre and Post Work Vehicle Inspections

Qualification Aims
The qualification aims are

• City & Guilds VRQ Level 1 in Vehicle Maintenance
• Essential Skills in Maths and English

Progression from this course is onto a VRQ Level 2 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
Continual assessments are carried out in both the theory and practical aspects of the course. Examinations are on-line with City & Guilds

Cost / Equipment
Tuition fees =£495 (Tuition is free for 16-18 yr olds but there are additional costs):

Overalls- Approx£40
Steel toecap boots - Approx£30

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

Start Date
September 2010