Motor Vehicle - Foundation (IMI Tech Award)

Motor Vehicle - Foundation (IMI Tech Award)

Course ID:
PC88332

Academy:
Technology

Introduction:
This level 1 qualification covers the basic technical needs for today's motor vehicle repair industry. It provides essential knowledge for service technicians working on light vehicles (cars and vans) in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year full-time course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
It is a learning programme which involves students studying both the theory and practical aspects of the following:

• Light Vehicle Construction and Routine Maintenance
• Operating Principles of Light Vehicle Engines, Tyres, Brakes, Steering and Suspension Systems
• Operating Principles and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission Systems and Electrical and Electronic Systems

Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage, to level 1 standard.

Assessment:
The student's knowledge is assessed by IMI set practical assessments in a motor vehicle workshop environment, IMI set â€-on-line' multiple choice testing and by phase test assessments set by the student's centre.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of the course provides progression to intermediate vehicle studies full-time or an apprenticeship in the Motor Industry.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades

• A* = 8 points
• A = 7 points
• B = 6 points
• C = 5 points
• D = 4 points
• E = 3 points
• F = 2 points
• G = 1 point

(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 8 points
• Merit = 6 points
• Pass = 4 points

GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 14 points
• Merit = 12 points
• Pass = 10 points

Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)

• Distinction = 28 points
• Merit = 24 points
• Pass = 20 points

NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.