It provides learners with the opportunity to study both the theory and practical aspects of a range of routine vehicle inspection, fitting and maintenance procedures:
- Routine light vehicle maintenance, including engine systems.
- Inspecting, repairing and replacing light vehicle: standard and high performance tyres.
- Carrying out light vehicle four wheel alignment.
- Inspecting and replacing light vehicle: exhaust components, suspension dampers & springs, vehicle batteries and braking systems & components.
- Learners also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace, agreeing customer vehicle needs and other skills associated with working in a garage.
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Course Details
A minimum of 40 credits must be achieved of which 25 credits must be achieved at Level 2 for this qualification.
Group A: 21 credits from the 4 Mandatory Units.
Group B: A minimum of 4 credits from one optional unit.
Group C: A minimum of 15 credits from at least 3 optional 'sets'.
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Can I study for free?
Can I study for free?
You may be able to study for free if this course will help improve your employment prospects. You could be eligible if you are:
- Employed and earning below:
- £37,144.00 (if you live in the Liverpool City Region; Wirral, Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens or Halton)
- £26,800 (if you live outside the Liverpool City Region)
- Employed and receiving certain state benefits
- Unemployed (with or without benefits)
Asylum seekers can access free courses up to Level 2 if the course supports long-term employment Terms and Conditions apply.
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Entry Guidelines
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course.
Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience.
You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently.
Demonstrate your interest in this career pathway.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Learners can typically progress to a higher level of learning such as a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma and also supplement their progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations, such as apprenticeships and employment.
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Equipment Required
Steel-toe capped boots.
Coveralls / overalls.
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Assessment Methods
Online Exam
E-portfolio
Tutor assessment
If you're not eligible to study for free, the cost of this course is:
£3225.60
Lena Mennell
Automotive
College is fun; you make a lot of friends. There are lots of opportunities to do different things – you're never stuck on the same thing. The tutors are excellent; they go beyond the main course content, teaching you extra things you might not have to know, but that really help in your future career.
