Motorcycle Servicing and Repair - IMI Intermediate Certificate

Course

In Preston

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Preston

You will study: Carrying out routine Vehicle Maintenance. Removing and replacing: Engine units and components. Electrical Auxiliary Units and Components. Chassis Units and Components. Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.

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Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

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About this course

You will need to be aged 16 to 18 and have 28 GCSE points and/or a successful interview by the program manager or to have successfully completed the Level 1 Award. (Please see the `How to Apply` section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of this website for more details).

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Motorcycle Servicing and Repair - IMI Intermediate Certificate

Course ID:
PC86230

Academy:
Technology

Introduction:
This Institute of the motor industry level 2 qualification covers the technical needs for today's motor vehicle repair industry, including the diagnosis of non-complex system faults. It provides essential knowledge for service technicians working on motorcycles in all types of garages and dealerships.

Study Mode & Location:
This one year full-time course will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
You will study:

  • Carrying out routine Vehicle Maintenance
  • Removing and replacing: Engine units and components
  • Electrical Auxiliary Units and Components
  • Chassis Units and Components


Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.

Assessment:
The student's knowledge is assessed by IMI set practical assessments in a motor vehicle workshop environment, IMI set â€-on-line' multiple choice testing and by written assessments set by the student's centre.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Success on this course allows progression to employment within the Motorcycle Repair/Retail sector.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades
  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point


(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 8 points
  • Merit = 6 points
  • Pass = 4 points


GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 14 points
  • Merit = 12 points
  • Pass = 10 points


Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 28 points
  • Merit = 24 points
  • Pass = 20 points


NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.

Motorcycle Servicing and Repair - IMI Intermediate Certificate

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