Full Time Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: Shoreham Airport
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FFCU1Y

The Course
Level 1 is an ideal starting point for learners who have some practical experience of working on cars or have completed the City and Guilds 3901 course.

Course Content
Learners will study and practise work for the following units:

• V1 Contribute to workplace housekeeping
• V17 Remove and replace chassis units and components
• V76 Introduction to vehicle technology and workshop methods and processes
• V77 Carry out routine vehicle maintenance

The vehicle of today has many complex systems and the learner must be familiar with the basic function and operation of the many and various components that enable the vehicle systems to integrate with each other and ensure system operation at the manufacturers specification.
These units will give the learner the knowledge base to aid diagnostic work on the various systems of the vehicle, as well as service and maintain the vehicle systems to operational parameters. The practical work will develop the hand skills of the learner as well as developing the range of skills required for todays modern vehicle. It is anticipated that the learner will undertake some research to gain appreciation of the vehicle systems and operation in their own time.

Progression/Career Path
After satisfactory completion of Level 1, learners could go on to employment and continue their qualification through the day release courses. Exams completed on the full time course can count towards the NVQ day release qualification.
Learners could also continue their qualification through the full time route by going on to Level 2 for another year and then to Level 3. Satisfactory completion of the three Levels could entitle the learner to progress to Higher Education.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications Required
No formal requirements. However, a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy, an ability to benefit from a programme at this level and an appropriate reference will be required.

Experience Required
Evidence of experience/interest required.

Interview
Yes

Assessment/Exams
During the practical sessions learners will practise the assessments a number of times and their progress will be monitored and feedback given. When the learner is proficient they will undertake the assessments which must be completed to industry standards. The completed practical worksheets will be placed in a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed internally and externally. Online multi choice exams will be used to check the subject knowledge, these are devised by City and Guilds. On successful completion of exams, practical assessments and portfolio, the learner will be awarded a Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and Repair.

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

Further Details
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