Full Time IMI Level 3 National Diploma in Automotive/Motorsport Engineering Technology

IMI Level 3 National Diploma in Automotive/Motorsport Engineering Technology
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: Shoreham Airport
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FFDMVY

The Course
The IMI National Diploma in either Motorsport or Automotive Vehicle Engineering Technology continues to be recognised as a leading qualification and as a measure of excellence.
Those completing the course will have not only a first class knowledge of all aspects of motor and motorsport vehicles from a practical viewpoint, but also a thorough theoretical knowledge, essential for those intending to proceed to responsible management positions or design, production and testing roles.
The College maintains close links with the Institute of the Motor Industry and students benefit from being a member of a professional organisation.

Course Content
Level 3 Units (Motorsport)

• Contribute to workplace good housekeeping
• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health and Safety
• Maintain positive working relationships
• Diagnose and rectify motorsport vehicle engine and component faults
• Diagnose and rectify motorsport vehicle chassis system faults
• Enhance motorsport system features
• Vehicle Mathematics L3
• Vehicle Science L3
• ICT for Vehicle Repair L3
• Vehicle Electrical and Electronics L3
• Diagnose and rectify motorsport vehicle transmission and driveline system faults

Level 3 Units (Automotive)

• Contribute to workplace good housekeeping
• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health and Safety
• Maintain positive working relationships
• Diagnose and rectify light vehicle engine and component faults
• Diagnose and rectify light vehicle chassis system faults
• Diagnose and rectify auxiliary equipment electrical faults
• Vehicle Mathematics L3
• Vehicle Science L3
• ICT for Vehicle Repair L3
• Vehicle Electrical and Electronics L3
• Diagnose and rectify light vehicle transmission and driveline system faults

Assessment/Exams
The course is assessed via a combination of examination and continuous assessment.

• Practical assessment workshop tasks measure competence, which is the ability to complete a vehicle related job to a satisfactory standard
• Online examinations that assess underpinning knowledge, the theory of each vehicle system and its related studies
• Phase testing, which are short term time tests (coursework) to ensure one subject is understood before moving to the next topic

Progression/Career Path
You can progress to Higher Education, such as Northbrooks Foundation Degrees in both Automotive and Motorsport Engineering, both accredited by the University of Brighton. There are industry opportunities at various levels in either the Automotive (production road car) or Motorsport industry or you can opt for a subject change by using your academic subjects as entrance to other university courses.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications Required
Normally National Certificate in Automotive or Motorsport Engineering, AS or A Levels in analytical subjects. Other relevant qualifications or experience will always be considered.

Interview Yes

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU