Vehicle and Maintenance Level 1 Award

Course

In Skelmersdale

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Skelmersdale

  • Duration

    1 Year

This is an exciting new course which helps provide students with a firm foundation of practical skills alongside the relevant technical knowledge of motor vehicles to enable them to progress in the industry.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Skelmersdale (Lancashire)
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Glebe Road, Gillibrands, WN8 9JP

Start date

On request

About this course

A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above and or completion of an entrance test. Candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and we will be looking for an appropriate standard of English and maths. We are interested in your enthusiasm and commitment to succeed.

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Vehicle and Maintenance Level 1 Award
Course Overview
This is an exciting new course which helps provide students with a firm foundation of practical skills alongside the relevant technical knowledge of motor vehicles to enable them to progress in the industry.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 year
West Lancashire Construction Academy

Who The Course is for
This course is for school leavers or adults interested in motor vehicle servicing.
Successful students tend to have:
- An excellent working knowledge of motor vehicles and possible faults.
- Good communication skills.
- To keep up to date with new technology.
- Willingness to learn on the job and pay attention to their manager.
- To be interested in cars, heavy vehicles or motorcycles, and electronic equipment.
Course Content
This course consists of seven core units:
- Working safely and Effective during light vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Foundation Skills for light vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Light Vehicle Construction and Routine Maintenance.
- Operating Principles of Light Vehicle Tyres, Brakes, Steering and Suspension System.
- Operating Principles of Light Vehicle Engines.
- Operating Principles and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission Systems.
- Operating Principles and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Systems.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Students will be assessed by doing practical jobs on cars and completing a logbook of work plus successful completion of e-examinations.
Qualifications Gained
Award in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 1
Tutorial & Enrichment Studies

Progression Opportunities
Successful students will be able to progress onto Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Career Opportunities
This course can allow students top become trainees in the Motor Vehicle Industry in a wide range of job roles.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Vehicle and Maintenance Level 1 Award

Price on request