BTEC First Diploma in Vehicle Technology

Course information:
BTEC First Diploma in Vehicle Technology

Course summary:
BTEC First Diploma equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades A*-C

The course provides education and training specifically in the areas of maintenance and repair, vehicle fitting, body and paint operations and motor sports which is directly relevant to the changing needs of employees, employers and the professions.

Course content:
Core Units:-
Unit 1: Essential Working Practices in Vehicle Technology (60 GLH)
Unit 2: Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Principles (30 GLH)
Unit 3: Engineering Skills for Vehicle Repair (30GLH)
Unit 5: Vehicle Engine System Principles (30 GLH)
Unit 6: Vehicle Layout and Operation of Vehicle Systems (GLH)

Specialist Units:-
Unit 4: Vehicle Component Removal and Refitting Techniques (30 GLH)
Unit 7: Vehicle Fault Diagnosis (60 GLH)
Unit 8: Principles & Applications of Vehicle Electrical Systems & Components (30 GLH)
Unit 9: Routine Vehicle Maintenance (60 GLH)
Unit 10: Vehicle Science and Applied Mathematics (60 GLH)
Unit 11: Vehicle Wheels, Tyres, Steering & Suspension Systems â€" Principles & Maintenance (60 GLH)
Unit 12: Vehicle Fitting Operations â€" Brake Systems (30 GLH)
Unit 13: Vehicle Fitting Operations â€" Exhaust Systems (30 GLH)
Unit 14: Non-Welded, Non-Structural Body Repair Processes (60 GLH)
Unit 15: Vehicle Body Preparation & Application of Foundation Materials (60 GLH)
Unit 16: Vehicle Welding and Assembly Operations (30 GLH)
Unit 17: Vehicle Valeting (30 GLH)
Unit 18: Motorsport Vehicle Inspection (30 GLH)
Unit 19: Stripping & Rebuilding Motorsport Engines(Pre-competition)(60 GLH)

Course structure:
For the First Certificate in Vehicle Technology the learner is required to complete the three core units and enough specialist units from the list provided for a combined total of 360 guided learning hours (GLH) to complete the qualification.

Qualifications achieved:
BTEC Diploma in Vehicle Technology

Progression opportunities:
The course prepares learners to enter employment in the automotive sector or to progress to further education vocational qualifications such as the BTEC National programmes.
On completion of a BTEC National, students can progress to a BTEC Higher National or BTEC Foundation Degree programme.