Motor vehicle technicians service and repair all types of vehicles including cars, vans, motorbikes and heavy vehicles like coaches and lorries. They work on all areas of vehicle mechanics and electrics, from the engine and exhaust systems to the air-conditioning and security features.
As a mechanical technician, your duties would include:
This course will provide you with the essential knowledge you will need to help you follow a career in the automotive industry. It will help you develop the technical skills you will need to be a technician working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist repair shops.
You will be working in our fantastic training workshops fully equipped with industry standard resources. This is a hands-on course with a focus on practical activities and we maximise the amount of time you will spend in the workshops.
During the first six weeks of the course, you’ll get to experience a range of aspects of the automotive industry including mechanical, servicing, body repair and paint refinishing. You’ll then be able to choose a specialism to continue with.Modules will include:
The units covered directly link to the current apprenticeship standards so you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to progress to an apprenticeship if you choose.
You will also study:
You will be assessed via observation of practical activity, supported by verbal questioning and the completion of a practical assessment workbook which will contain a variety of practical tasks and knowledge based questions to cover all learning modules.
You will also undertake online multiple choice tests which will be graded as pass, merit, or distinction.
You will study in our state-of-the-art Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics on Team Valley in Gateshead. This academy is fully equipped with dedicated vehicle maintenance workshops, body shop, two spray painting booths, welding facilities and a rolling road as well as social spaces and a café.
This level 1 qualification is designed to provide you with exposure to the world of automotive giving the knowledge and skills to progress onto an apprenticeship with an employer or further develop these skills on one of our level 2 courses.
At least one GCSE.
We’re connected to some of the best known employers in ther region including:
This means you’ll be plugged into the world of work from day one and get the opportunity to learn first hand what employers are looking for in new recruits and apprentices.
You’ll also take part in work experience, working as part of a professional team.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
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