Full Time BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Vehicle Services and Technology (Course Code: 2712)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION Certificate 1 year Diploma 2 years
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 17.5 hours per week
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials and essential protective equipment for workshop activities.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview where they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to achieve the requirements of this course and provide information regarding their study skills. All prospective applicants will be required to undertake an aptitude test and will have also met one of the following entry requirements:

4 GCSEs at grades A* - C (Maths, English and a Science is desirable); or
BTEC First Diploma in Motor Vehicle Services and Technology; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 2 awards.

School leavers must provide a recent school report. Mature students will require a reference.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This is a broad-based Vehicle Services and Technology course consisting of 12 units (Certificate) and 18 units (Diploma). These courses have been designed to equip individuals with practical skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to progress into a career in Motor Vehicle Technology.

The qualifications consist of core and specialist units to provide for a range of operations and maintenance occupations within the industry whilst also offering opportunities to progress onto Higher Education.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Employment or Higher Education/University
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE Assignments including integrated vocational. Projects and reports based on practical activities.
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE Integral part of course where available
READING LISTS List available in student handbook (constantly updated)