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Light Vehicle Fitting Principles - Entry Level Diploma (College Course)

  • Pibwrlwyd Campus
36 weeks

The Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Fitting Principles is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform light vehicle fitting principle tasks to a vocational standard.

Delivered in a purpose built facility, which has workshops equipped with: the latest equipment and tools, used within the motor vehicle fitting sector; several practical skill development teaching and learning aids; and a range of varied light vehicles, to practise common vehicle fitting tasks.

A challenging but enjoyable learning experience with an emphasis placed on developing practical skills in a simulated and realistic work based garage setting.

Course details

Study modes:
  • Full time
Language:
  • English
Course length:
36 weeks

What you will learn

The Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Fitting Principles is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform light vehicle fitting principle tasks to a vocational standard.

Delivered in a purpose built facility, which has workshops equipped with: the latest equipment and tools, used within the motor vehicle fitting sector; several practical skill development teaching and learning aids; and a range of varied light vehicles, to practise common vehicle fitting tasks.

A challenging but enjoyable learning experience with an emphasis placed on developing practical skills in a simulated and realistic work based garage setting.

  • Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping 
  • Supporting Job Roles 
  • Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices 
  • Routine Maintenance 
  • Inspection, Repair and Replacement of High Performance Light Vehicle Tyres
  • Inspection and Replacement of Light Vehicle Suspension Dampers and Springs
  • Inspection, Adjustment and Replacement of Light Vehicle Braking Systems and Components
  • Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance

Learners with GCSE English and Maths at E grades, or lower, will attend relevant GCSE classes, with the aim of attaining D grades to enable progression on to the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair learning programme.

  • Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Fast fit technician apprenticeship
  • Foundation apprenticeship 

Theoretical knowledge: Multi-choice questions and written assignments.

Practical skills: Observation of operations and tasks relating to vehicle fitting activities. 

  • Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance or equivalent
  • One GCSE in Maths or English at grade D or above
  • One GCSE in Maths, English or Welsh at grade E
  • Successful course interview outcome
  • £25 enrolment fee. 
  • Educational visits (to be confirmed prior to trip arrangements)

Learners will be required to purchase their own stationery; a course related exercise book; and personal protective equipment. Further details and cost of this equipment will be provided during the interview.