Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Level 3

Course Code: EA1FE455

16-18

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Start Date	Location	Duration
01/09/2025	Bispham Campus	1 Year	Apply

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Course Overview

This Level 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course is designed to help you further develop your learning to industry-standards and focuses on the fault diagnostic aspects required of a modern-day Motor Mechanic or Motor Vehicle Technician.

Entry Requirements

If you are aged between 16 and 18 and have already completed a relevant Level 2 qualification, this one year course is ideal for continuing your journey to a rewarding career.

Level 2 relevant qualification.

Require English OR Maths at grade 4 or above along with the following:

•   A successful interview with a tutor
•   The ability to study independently
•   A genuine interest in the subject
•   Good communication skills
•   Hardworking approach towards the industry

All 16-18 year-old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

Career Options and Progression

When you successfully complete this Level 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course you will have developed the technical and broader skills needed to enjoy a rewarding career in the industry, or develop your knowledge and skills further and progress onto our Foundation Degree.

Typical pathways from this Level 3 course are:

Employment in the industry on a fast-track apprenticeship
Progression to the foundation year of our Foundation Degree

Throughout your time on the course, frequent career and progression advice from our team of highly qualified and experienced tutors will continue.

Level 3 job roles:

Motor Vehicle MechanicMotor
Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
Roadside Recovery Technician
Motor Vehicle Fast-Fit Technician
Motor Vehicle Workshop Manager

Graduate job roles:

Design, research and development careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries
Manufacturing careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries
Automotive systems and competence testing careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries

Assessment Methods

At Level 2 you will have developed your knowledge of the different vehicle systems and developed skills in identifying, removing and replacing the different components that make up these systems.

At Level 3 you will learn how to diagnose and repair faults when they occur with these components.

You will be assessed in two different ways:

• Practical skills assessments in the workshop (50%)
• Online multiple-choice tests (50%)

Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will need to provide your own safety boots and overalls / boiler suit for practical activities. A typical pair of safety boots should cost no more than £12 and a pair of overalls £15.

All other protective equipment will be provided by us.

All tools and equipment are provided for practical sessions and access to computers and all software required for the course is available within the College facilities.

You will be expected to provide your own pen, pencil, basic drawing equipment and a note pad.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.