Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Principles Diploma

Course code: FTT072

School of Business, Manufacturing & Transport

The Programme

This course covers the technical needs for today's motorcycle 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. This qualification consists of six mandatory units, nine mandatory specialist units and four optional units. All units are either knowledge (k) or skills (s) units. The k or s units are combined to form a topic ¿set'. In order to pass the qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 70 credits from the following groups:
Group A: 29 credits from the six mandatory units
Group B: 37 credits from the mandatory specialist units
Group C: A minimum of four credits from one ¿set'
A minimum of 70 credits must be achieved at Level 2 or above.

The Programme Content

This qualification consists of six mandatory units, nine mandatory specialist units and four optional units. All units are either knowledge (k) or skills (s) units. The k or s units are combined to form a topic ¿set'. In order to pass the qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 70 credits from the following groups:
Group A: 29 credits from the six mandatory units
Group B: 37 credits from the mandatory specialist units
Group C: A minimum of four credits from one ¿set'
A minimum of 70 credits must be achieved at Level 2 or above.

A minimum of 70 credits must be achieved at Level 2 or above.

Group A: Mandatory Units
G0102K - Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment (D/601/6171)
G0102S - Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment (Y/601/7254)
G3K - Knowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Environment (T/601/6175)
G3S - Skills in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Environment (J/

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade E and above including Maths, English and a Science or technology subject would be advantageous; in addition to successful completion of the Level 1 Motorcycle course.

Costs

You will be required to purchase safety clothing such as boots and overalls. There will also be a fee of £30 for the workbooks that you will use during the duration of the programme.

Venue

Tiverton, Main Site

Progression

Students who complete this course can progress to an Apprenticeship programme. Once employed they will be encouraged to complete the VCQ Level 2 as required.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.