Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Course Information

Introduction

The course will start with getting familiar with the workshop health and safety, tools and equipment, while opening your eyes to future career prospects in the industry. You will complete specialist units related to engines, chassis, electrical and driveline.

Overview

Compulsory units of health and safety, tools and materials and career job roles. Students will cover vehicle maintenance, engine overhaul, fuel, air, ignition exhaust systems, chassis and electrical.

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Who is this course for?

A course designed to further develop your motor vehicle skills. This course will allow you to remove, refit and diagnose a range of motor vehicle faults and repairs. This course will allow future progression towards Level 3 maintenance and repair and MOT testing.

Course units/modules

• Health and Safety
• Tools and Materials
• Job Roles
• Routine Maintenance
• Engine overhaul
• Electrical Units
• Chassis units
• Driveline Units

Benefits and skills

Successful candidates will be able to remove, refit and overhaul vehicle engine, chassis, electrical and driveline units

Entry requirements

Maths and English Grade 4.

Previous motor vehicle qualification at a lower level.

Available apprenticeships and progression options

Ability to apply for Motor Vehicle technician roles in both dealership and small enterprises. Progression to L3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and MOT Testing thereafter

Assessment types

A combination of coursework, practical and online assessments.