Motor Vehicle Industry

Course Details

Our schools Motor Vehicle programme offers students an insight into the industry by providing a hands-on learning environment. Our purpose-built facility is equipped to provide a real working environment to allow students to make an informed choice in career path.

The qualifications covered are level 1 or level 2 in Light vehicle Maintenance. Subject areas covered within the course are:

• Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Introduction to Hand Tools
• Routine Vehicle Maintenance Processes and Procedures
• Introduction to Engine Components and Operation
• Introduction to Spark Ignition
• Introduction to Compression Ignition
• Air and Liquid Cooling System Components and Operation
• Lubrication System Components and Operation
• Vehicle Transmission Driveline Maintenance
• Introduction to Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems
• Braking System Checks
• Wheel and Tyre Checks
• Lighting & Electrical Checks
  

All of our qualifications are on the current Department of Education approved list for Key Stage 4 delivery.

We offer programmes which can be designed over multiple days to include maths and English or just the vocational element.