Vehicle Maintenance (City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma)

Plumpton College

Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE

National Award (BTEC)

Level 1

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Sunday, 01 September 2024

Plumpton College

34 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Tuition Fee: <ul> <li>16-18 exempt</li></ul> Assessment Fee: <ul> <li>16-18 exempt</li></ul> Facility Fee: <ul> <li>Cost for day students- £120 per year</li><li>Cost for residential students- £200 per year</li></ul> The facility fee is applicable to all our full time FE students and this is paid annually before you arrive for your enrolment and induction. This fee assists in providing non-educational facilities which include security, sports amenities, membership of the Sports and Social Club, minibuses, Wi Fi access, television room, on-site medical support and free car parking subject to availability. For students aged 19 plus please contact Admissions for further fee information: Admissions@plumpton.ac.uk 01273 892082

Course Summary

If you're looking for a sound basis to start your motor vehicle studies, this is the course for you.

Do you love cars and enjoy learning about how they work? Or have you got a knack for it and think you could turn car maintenance into a career? Whether you’re an amateur or just have a keen interest, our car maintenance course is suitable for beginners and learners with keen interest. You’ll get a chance to learn the practical skills needed to work with cars and the theory behind it all.

Course Details

Course content

Tools, equipment and materials
Health & safety in the workshop
Engine systems components
Steering and suspension systems
Braking systems
Routine maintenance processes and procedures
Electrics and lighting systems
How to work in the automotive environment

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Entry requirements

Either:

You'll need to have achieved 3 or more GCSEs between grade A-D (new grades 9-3)
Successful completion of a Level 1 course in other area and having studied GCSE English and Maths
Mature students without the above requirements will be considered.

Additional information

https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/courses/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-level-2-imi-light-vehicle-service-and-repair-204/

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