Motor Vehicle Systems Maintenance - Diploma

This introductory course is ideal for you if you are interested in a career in the motor vehicle maintenance and repair industry. It allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and successful career progression.

You will develop a clear understanding of the maintenance procedures required to maintain the systems and will work on a range of vehicles in our motor vehicle workshops to hone your skills.

Student handling a car part
  • What you will study
    • Skills in health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
    • Skills to support working relationships in the automotive work environment
    • Knowledge of health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
    • Knowledge to support working relationships in the automotive work environment
    • Introduction to vehicle technology and workshop methods and processes
    • Skills in inspection, repair and replacement of standard light vehicle tyres
    • Knowledge of inspection, repair and replacement of standard light vehicle tyres
    • Carry out basic vehicle maintenance
  • Entry Requirements

    There are no entry requirements but if you don’t have any qualifications you will be asked to take an English and maths test.

  • Assessment

    You will be practically assessed and have to complete a paper based portfolio

  • Moving Forward

    This course will enable you to progress to a Level 2 course in Light Vehicle Mainteennance and Repair, Apprenticeship or Employment

  • Duration

    1 year

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