First Diploma in Vehicle Technology

First Diploma in Vehicle Technology
Introduction
This course is designed for people who like working with cars and would like a career in the motor vehicle industry.

About the course
This full time course will allow you to develop your mechanical skills and have fun as you help to build an off road vehicle. You will work in small teams, gaining an understanding of how vehicles work and how they are maintained.

The course includes

• Vehicle chassis
  
• Petrol and diesel engines
  
• Transmissions and braking systems
  
• Welding and fabrication
  
• Health and safety
  
• Auto electrics
  
• Wheels and tyres
  
• Steering and suspension
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Length of the course

• 1 year
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• First Diploma in Vehicle Technology
  
• First Aid
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• Apprenticeships in the motor industry
  
• Apprenticeships in agricultural engineering/construction plant
  
• National Diploma in Vehicle Technology
  
• National Diploma in Land Based Technology
  

Career options

• Apprenticeships in the motor vehicle industry
  
• Service mechanic/fitter