Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Adults) - Level 1

Course Code: EA1FE639

Next course dates

Start Date	Location	Duration
06/01/2025	Bispham Campus	20 Weeks	Apply

02/09/2025	Bispham Campus	14 Weeks	Apply

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Course Overview

This 18-week Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course is designed to provide you with an insight into life as a Motor Mechanic or Vehicle Technician and to help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to progress onto higher levels. This Level 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course is mainly practical, with training taking place in our £10 million Advanced Technology Centre.

Entry Requirements

You must be aged at least 19 on or before 30 August and you must be able to attend one full day a week
There are no formal qualification , but you should have reasonably good levels of English and maths

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.

Career Options and Progression

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the for further study at level 2 and above, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to seek industry-related employment.

Throughout your time on the course you will receive regular career and progression advice from our team of highly qualified tutors who have many years’ experience working as skilled technicians in the industry.

Job roles that this course can lead to are:

Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
Roadside Recovery Technician
Motor Vehicle Fast-Fit Technician
Motor Vehicle Workshop Manager
Vehicle Research and Design Engineer

Assessment Methods

Modules you will cover include:

Health and Safety in a Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Workshop
Automotive Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices
Routine Vehicle Maintenance (Servicing)
Automotive Engines and Related Components
Vehicle Cooling and Lubrication Systems
Vehicle Fuel, Ignition and Exhaust Systems
Vehicle Electrical Systems
Vehicle Braking, Suspension and Steering Systems
Vehicle Transmission Systems

You will be assessed by both practical skills assessments in the workshop (90%) and by online multiple-choice tests (10%).

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 any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.