National Diploma in Vehicle Technology (Certificate Option)

National Diploma in Vehicle Technology (Certificate Option)

Introduction
This exciting and very relevant technician level course is for people who are interested in motor vehicles, have confidence in their own practical ability and who wish to gain a qualification that will launch their career in automotive service engineering.

About the course
This new diploma is a two year course which has been designed to appeal to the aspiring automotive technician. You will be working 'hands on' in the workshop for at least 50% of your course and will learn relevant skills such as how to service and repair a range of vehicles.

The course includes

• Essential working practices and customer care
  
• Vehicle systems
  
• Vehicle electrics
  
• Fault diagnosis
  
• Vehicle science and maths
  
• Engine technology
  
• Ignition systems
  
• Petrol fuelling systems
  
• Diesel fuelling systems
  
• Transmission systems
  
• Steering, braking and suspension
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT (dependent on previous qualifications)
  

Length of the course

• 2 years
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• National Diploma in Vehicle Technology
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• Foundation Degree in automotive engineering, engineering design, service management etc
  
• Engineering and related Degree programmes
  

Career options

• Technical service engineer
  
• Design and development engineer
  
• Self employed engineer
  
• Overseas development