Motor Vehicle Sector Operations Diploma Level 3

This is an exciting new addition to our suite of Motor Vehicle programmes. This course provides you with a sound knowledge of the operational and business aspects of the motor vehicle sector. The programme has been designed for students wishing to consider a career in the sector but not necessarily as a vehicle technician.

The course can give entry in to careers such as, vehicle fleet management, vehicle sales, vehicle insurance/ warranties, parts factors and dealership management. Practical and technical aspects will be covered, alongside the legal aspects of the motor trade, sales techniques, management, career pathways, workshop loading and maintenance, quality processes and customer communications.

The course is delivered through workshops, practical activities, application of live work, lectures and research and is supported through individual and group tutorials. In addition to your main programme, you will study English and maths. Depending on your grades on entry, you will study either Functional Skills or GCSEs English and maths (one per year).

Course content
The Motor Vehicle Sector Operations Diploma course units include:

• Legal Aspects of the Motor Vehicle Industry


• Business Environment


• Business Resources


• Customer Communications


• Motor Vehicle Technology


• Environmental Issues within the Motor Vehicle Sector


• Marketing

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs (grades A*- C) including English Language maths and a science, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 2 qualification, and an interview.

Career Opportunities

This course offers access to a wide range of careers within the motor vehicle sector, including, vehicle sales, service reception, insurance, vehicle parts, dealership management, road side recovery, management.

Course Progression

You can progress to a range of higher education programmes and professional courses.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.