What modules are covered?

Mandatory units:

• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Knowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Environment
• Skills in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Environment
• Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
• Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
• Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components
• Light Vehicle Fuel, Ignition, air and Exhaust System Units and Component
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Engine Units and Components
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical Units and Components
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Units and Components

Typical optional units could be chosen from the list below which is not prescriptive:

• How to Identify and Agree Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs
• Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
• Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units
• Overhauling Light Vehicle Transmission Units
• Overhauling Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Driveline Units and Components
• Removing and Fitting Components

How will I be assessed?

Students will build a portfolio of evidence from practical assessments and take on-line written assessments.

Functional Skills

Functional skills are practical skills in English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Mathematics that allow individuals to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. The Programme Manager for each area will discuss the most appropriate Functional Skill for each student.

What Next?

Successful students will possess the knowledge that will enable them to progress to an apprenticeship in the workplace and will have a firm foundation on which to broaden their education and training.

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

This course is for students progressing from the level 1 course, or who have other relevant experience of working on cars.

From school:

• Four GCSEs at grades 9-3 (including English and maths)

From college:

• Relevant level 1 qualification (to include English language and maths at functional skills level 2 or higher)