Level 1 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance Group A

Course

In Eastleigh

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Eastleigh

The retail automotive sector employs over 500,000 people with a turnover of 146 billion a year! This programme is suitable for those individuals who wish to undertake a qualification which will support their progress into the retail motor vehicle industry, either directly or after completion of further study such as Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance or an Apprenticeship.

As an apprentice automotive technician, you may expect to earn between 7,000 - 13,000, depending on your age and stage of training. Once you are qualified, you may expect to earn between 22,000 - 26,000. (http://www.autocity.org.uk/world-of-work)

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Location

Start date

Eastleigh (Hampshire)
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Chestnut Avenue, SO50 5FS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Vehicle Maintenance

Course programme

This qualification is designed to engage and motivate students who are interested in learning about the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and the various roles that are available in the retail motor industry. You will develop your knowledge and skills in: -health and safety practices and good housekeeping -tools, equipment and materials -spark ignition engine systems, components and operation -compression ignition engine systems, components and operation -steering and suspension systems components and maintenance (4 wheels or more) -vehicle braking systems components and maintenance -vehicle wheels and tyres construction and maintenance -vehicle exhaust systems components and maintenance -vehicle electrical foundation skills All students studying on this programme will have a period in a local garage workshop and the colleges own MOT station to gain valuable work experience to prepare them for employment. Programme tutors will arrange visits to industry based events, such as the Motorsport Show.The programme comprises practical tasks and technology in the form of underpinning knowledge. You will be assessed through a combination of: -workshop based competence tasks and questioning -written assessments -external online testing -Functional Skills assessments in Maths and English -E-portfolio of evidence to show your competence and understanding of the qualification and skills The study programme is 16 hours per week for 36 weeks and students will be expected to complete an additional two hours minimum of self-study each week. The timetable is usually over two and a half consecutive days.

Level 1 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance Group A

Price on request