Course overview
In Short
You will acquire the relevant skills and underpinning knowledge in all areas of motor vehicle and 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.
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Selection is by interview plus Level 1 Motor Vehicle Certificate
Course Structure
Course Description
- Health and safety
- Routine light vehicle maintenance
- Engine, chassis and transmission systems.
Assessment
A range of methods are used to assess you, these include projects, assignments and coursework; you will keep your assessed work in a portfolio. You will also have external written tests for some 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.