Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Course Information

Overview

Our Automotive Maintenance and Repair qualifications, at levels 1 through to level 3, are for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor industry, whether you want to maintain and repair different types of vehicles (cars, vans, trucks, or even motorcycles), fit and replace parts and tyres, run your own car valeting business or work on hybrid vehicles safely.

They have been developed using the latest National Occupational Standards and incorporate the latest knowledge and skills for some of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas in automotive industry, such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and electric vehicle technology.

Who is this course for?

The qualifications are aimed at learners who would like to develop basic knowledge and skills in motor vehicle systems. Successful learners will have acquired the basic skills and understanding needed to apply for an automotive apprenticeship. These qualifications could also be used as an ‘interest’ course for a wide range of learners.

Course units/modules

001 Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment

003 Skills in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment

004 Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices in the Automotive Environment

051 Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment

053 Knowledge of Support For Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment

054 Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices Used in the Automotive Environment

101 Skills in Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance

102 Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Units and Components

103 Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical Units and Components

104 Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components

151 Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance

152 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components

153 Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical Units and Components

154 Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components

162 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Units and Components

112 Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Driveline Units and Components

172 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Fuel, Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units and Components

Entry requirements

GCSE English level 4

GCSE Maths Level 4