Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Award/Diploma

Course code: FTT070

School of Business, Manufacturing & Transport

The Programme

The 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. This course introduces the fundamentals of the vehicles 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. Functional Skills (Literacy, Numeracy and ICT) are also included in the programme.

The Programme Content

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. There will be a fee of £30 for photocopying work books that candidates will use throughout the year.

Venue

Tiverton, Main Site

Progression

Students who complete the course can enter the industry as a semi-skilled technician as an Apprentice, depending on work placements, or progress to the full time Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles. This is subject to interview.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.