Motor Vehicle Repair - Level 2
Start Date: 1st September 2027
- Length 1 Year
- Study Full-Time
- Location Green Technology Centre
More about the course
Building on the skills you learnt during the Level 1 course, this course aims to push you further. You'll be looking at various systems within a motor vehicle and how they interact and relate to each other. Alongside the practical elements of this course, you will take a more theoretical approach to understanding the workings of vehicles and hone your skills in simple diagnostics on mechanical systems.
In the workshop, you'll remove and strip various components and look at common faults. In the classroom, you'll study multiple systems on the vehicle and how they work and interact with each other. You'll also learn about and investigate basic diagnostic techniques.
Entry requirements:
You will hold a grade 3 or above in GCSE English and Maths.
You will also hold a Level 1 qualification in a trade or successfully complete a practical skills assessment to prove level of industrial experience appropriate to the course.
Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.
What will I achieve?
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 2 Motor Vehicle Transport Maintenance Diploma.
What will I learn?
- Chassis technology including brakes, suspension and steering
- Engine technology
- Transmission technology
- Vehicle electrics
- Servicing
How is the course taught?
- Presentations
- Task-based exercises
- Practical demonstrations
- 1:1 support
- Tutorials and lectures
You will be based at the Green Technology Centre. Classes generally run between 9:00am - 5:00pm but may vary.
How am I assessed?
- Practical assignments
- Coursework
- Presentations
- Classwork
Work experience opportunities:
As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.
English and Maths:
English will be embedded throughout the course so you can understand the terminology required for this course also maths will be embedded to give you a better understanding of items such as gear ratios in gearboxes and the ratio of oil viscosity.
Tutorial
Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.
As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.
We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.
Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.
Where can I progress?
Upon completion of this course, you can go on to study Level 3 Motor Vehicle Repair Diploma.
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