Automotive Engineering Light Vehicle Maintenance

About This Course

If you want a future career within the motor vehicle industry, our courses at Skegness are designed to take you on this journey.

You'll learn in our industry standard workshop, working on a range of modern cars (including the latest electric vehicles), to develop your skills and experience.

You will learn everything from how to change tyres, work on brakes, suspension, chassis, engines, and transmission systems. In addition, you will carry out a wide range of servicing tasks.

Courses will also cover all of theoretical content that you will need to succeed in your studies, and progress into your career.

We have great links with employers so that students are able to access valuable placement opportunities, and benefit from the experiences of industry professionals.

Study at Level:

Courses are available at:

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3 (as progression from Level 2)

What You Will Learn

Across the range of courses, students will get the opportunity to study subjects including:

Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment
Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Industry
Identify and Agree Motor Vehicle Customer Service Needs
Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance
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
Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
Overhauling Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical Units
Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Driveline Units and Components
Overhauling Light Vehicle Transmission Units
Overhauling Light Vehicle Steering and Suspension Units
Removing and Fitting of Basic Light Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim
Identifying customer needs
Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
Overhauling mechanical, transmission, steering and suspension

Entry Requirements

Level 1
GCSE English and Maths at Grades 1 or 2
Interest and/or experience with motor vehicles

Level 2
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3
Substantail prior experience with motor vehicles
OR Level 1 qualification in Motor Vehicle and at least one of GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3

Level 3
Level 2 qualification in Motor Vehicle and at least one of GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4+

What Next?

All courses are of one year duration. Successful students may progress to the next level of study, subject to a successful interview with a tutor.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Successful students may progress to a range of careers within the automotive industry, including:
Vehicle technician
Mechanic
Vehicle body builder and repairer

UNIVERSITY OR FURTHER STUDY
HNC Engineering
Motorsport Engineering
Automotive Engineering