Light Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Level 2 (College Course)
- Pibwrlwyd Campus
Working in the motor vehicle industry is an exciting opportunity to use your problem solving and mechanical skills helping people get back onto and be safe on the roads.
Motor mechanics are responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
This learning programme will enable you to achieve a recognised vocational related qualification in light vehicle motor vehicle maintenance and repair.
Delivery of the programme is undertaken in a purpose built facility, which has workshops equipped with the latest equipment and tools used within the motor vehicle maintenance and repair sector.
The course will provide you with an enjoyable, stimulating and challenging learning experience, with an emphasis placed on developing practical skills that are required by a modern vehicle mechanic.
The programme also focuses on improving your confidence, employability and entrepreneurship prospects.
You will also be allocated a personal tutor who will support you with your progress and provide you with pastoral care for the duration of the programme.
Course details
- Full time
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The programme is delivered by a team of experienced teaching practitioners, who are also vocationally qualified and occupationally experienced.
The team retain strong links with the motor vehicle sector and undertake continuous professional development to ensure that the programme’s teaching and learning is both current and relevant.
During the academic year, learners have opportunities to undertake work experience, enabling you to develop, consolidate and apply your studies. Also, you will have the opportunity to attend educational visits that aim to enrich your studies, inspire learning and raise aspirations.
The units within the programme consist of the following motor vehicle knowledge and skill subject sets:
- Health, safety and good housekeeping
- Supporting job roles
- Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices
- Routine maintenance
- Engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling systems
- Fuel, ignition, air and exhaust systems
- Electrical systems
- Chassis systems
- Transmission and driveline systems
In addition to the above units, learners will also work towards the following qualifications.
- Essential Skills in Application of Number
- Essential Skills in Communication
If required, the college offers you the opportunity to undertake your GCSE English language and maths resists during the course.
Successful completion of the programme with good attendance and the required GCSE grades will allows progression to a level three Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or an apprenticeship programme.
Subject knowledge and skills are assessed via online multiple-choice tests, written assessments and practical task assessments.
This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.
We would require a level one Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, demonstrating good attendance and grades. GCSEs or equivalent qualifications at grade D or above in English or Welsh language and mathematics.
Applicants will be offered a place based on successful interview to establish their suitability for the programme.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.