Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Award/Certificate/Diploma

Course code: FTB111

School of Business, Manufacturing & Transport

The Programme

This course is a combination of practical lessons in our fully equipped workshops and theory relating to the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. To supplement the programme students will be encouraged to find work placements. The course will be split into three parts; Award, Certificate and Diploma. Each will be achieved in stages through the year. This course introduces the fundamentals of the vehicle's main systems, covering; engines, transmission, electrical and chassis. It encourages the student to develop skills that are required when working on a modern vehicle and assists them in starting a career.

The Programme Content

Level 1 Award in Motor Vehicle Studies
Learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits. Four credits must come from Mandatory Group A and a further eight credits from Optional Units in Group B.

Mandatory Group A
Health and Safety for Motor Vehicle Studies [H/501/7005]

Optional Group B
Introduction to Engineering Equipment and Materials [A/501/7009]
Introduction to Compression Ignition Power Units
Introduction to Spark Ignition Power Units [T/501/7011] 1 4 40 11
Introduction to Engine Liquid Cooling and Engine Lubrication Systems [A/501/7012]
Introduction to Spark Ignition and Compression Ignition Fuel Systems [F/501/7013]
Introduction to Vehicle Transmission Systems [J/501/7014]
Introduction to Battery and Lighting Systems [L/501/7015]
Introduction to Steering and Suspension [R/501/7016]
Introduction to Vehicle Braking Systems [Y/501/7017] 1 4 40 23
Introduction to Vehicle Inspection [D/501/7018] 1 4 40 25
Introduction to Vehicle Body Repair [H/501/7019] 1 4 40 27

Entry Requirements

Although there are no minimum grades for entry, students must demonstrate a desire to work in the vehicle maintenance and repair industry, ideally wanting to progress to an Apprenticeship.

Costs

Students will need to purchase safety shoes and a pair of overalls. There will be a number of trips during the year that may incur a cost.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

Students who complete the course can enter the industry as a semi-skilled technician, as an Apprentice - depending on work placement - or progress to the full time Level 2 Certificate in Maintenance and Repair subject to interview.

Successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies provides a sound preparation for further vocational training, such as continuing to other related qualifications at Level 2 or appropriate Apprenticeships at Level 2 such as:
Vehicle Fitting
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Vehicle Body and Paint Operations
Roadside Assistance and Recovery
Vehicle Parts Operations
Vehicle Sales

Length of Study

One year, three days a week.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.