Level 1 Motor Vehicle Service and Repair

Start Date

Wed Sep 08 2021

Day / Time

Weekdays

Duration

1 year

Campus

Skills Academy - Automotive

Level 1 Motor Vehicle Service and Repair

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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:

Identifying faults

Advising customers if repairs are needed and how critical they are

Providing time and cost estimates for jobs

Carrying out repairs and replacing damaged parts

Road testing the vehicle to check the repair work

MOT and pre-delivery inspection of vehicles

Carrying out routine servicing and checks.

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:

Health and safety practices in vehicle maintenance
Tools, equipment and materials for vehicle maintenance
Spark ignition engine systems, components and opperation
Compression ignition engine systems, components and operation
Engine liquid cooling and lubrication systems components and operation
Steering and suspension systems components and maintenance
Vehicle braking systems components and maintenance
Routine vehicle maintenance processes and procedures on vehicles
Vehicle wheels and tyres construction and maintenance
Vehicle exhaust systems components and maintenance
Vehicle driveline maintenance
Spark ignition system maintenance
Vehicle electrical foundation skills
Vehicle lighting system maintenance.

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:

Maths and English sessions and have the opportunity to improve your GCSE grades
Health and safety in the workplace and other skills
Behaviourial skills associated with working in a garage such as team work and communication
Electric and hybrid vehicle awareness to increase your employment opportunties.

Assessment

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.

The teaching team

Our teaching team are all industry experts with many years of experience working in the automotive sector.

Work Experience & Employer Partners

We're connected to some of the best known employers in ther region including Halfords, Arriva, Go North East, Bristol Street Motors, Bells Trucks, Nationwide Accident Repair, CF Recovery as well a number of small independent specialist dealers such as Aston Workshop. 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.

Facilities, kit and equipment

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.

Next Steps

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.

Required Entry Qualifications

At least one GCSE.

Other entry requirements

An interview is required with a member of the teaching team is required, you will also be asked to complete an initial assessment in maths and English, and various industry specific tests. This will allow us to assess your suitability to the course advice and guidance will be available throughout the application process.

Costs (excluding fees)

Fees
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.

You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at start@gateshead.ac.uk

Other Costs
There will be an additional cost of £26.50 for safety boots and coveralls.

Finance and funding

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 start@gateshead.ac.uk