Full Time Introduction to Vehicle Technology

Introduction to Vehicle Technology
The programme is aimed at individuals who have an interest in working in the automotive industry but are unsure of what options are available to them. This programme is designed to allow you to try different aspects of the various job roles within the industry and to gain appropriate skills and understanding within these skill areas.

You can achieve three different levels of certification depending on your progress and success: Award Total: 12 credits, Certificate Total: 24-36 credits and Diploma Total: 37-65 credits.

The mandatory units covered include: Introduction to Motor Vehicle Workshop Safety, Introduction to the Retail Automotive Maintenance and Repair Industry and Introduction to Workshop Tools and Equipment. Optional units cover various aspects of: Light Vehicle, Motorcycle, Body Repair and Vehicle Paint Operations.

Further Study/Employment
Those who are successful and decide that they wish to pursue an automotive industry career can progress from this course onto an industry recognised full time technical certificate course in the skill area of their choice.

Course Details

Duration: 18 weeks full time

SCQF: Level 3