Course overview
In Short
You will acquire the relevant skills and underpinning knowledge in all areas of motor vehicle in particular, workshops skills. Our courses meet the requirements of employers and help you gain the skills needed for employment in today’scompetitive work environment. We offer four levels of courses to fit your learning requirements.
Why study with us?
Our practical, hands-on courses are designed to make you employable in the automotive and engineering industries, which are essential to the UK’s economy and touch every business and individual. We have outstanding motor-vehicle and motor-cycle workshops, which means you get to learn on new models using the latest cutting-edge equipment. Learning using the equipment being used in commercial garages puts you at an advantage in today’s competitive work environment.
https://youtu.be/aPNOIr2mApQ?si=fEs56URA1wwN6UVdEntry Requirements
Selection is by interview. Entry 3 Award or appropriate GCSE grade profile.
Course Structure
Course Description
- Brakes
- Health and safety
- Vehicle power units.
Assessment
You will be assessed by a range of methods including projects, assignments and coursework; you will keep your assessed work in a portfolio. There are multiplechoice tests for all of the units.
Progression
You can progress through your learning with Weymouth College from Entry Level right up to Level 3. After completion of Level 1, you may progress to Level 2 Automotive Studies or to our Apprenticeship programme. After completion of Level 2 and 3 the skills acquired help you gain employment within the industry, enrol on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship or move on to higher education. Those who completed Level 3 may also progress to the Certificate of Supervisory Studies within the automotive industry.