Automotive Engineering Light Vehicle Maintenance
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)
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
Level 1GCSE English and Maths at Grades 1 or 2Interest and/or experience with motor vehicles
Level 2GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3Substantail prior experience with motor vehiclesOR Level 1 qualification in Motor Vehicle and at least one of GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3
Level 3Level 2 qualification in Motor Vehicle and at least one of GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4+
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 OPPORTUNITIESSuccessful students may progress to a range of careers within the automotive industry, including:Vehicle technicianMechanicVehicle body builder and repairer
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