Motor Vehicle
Overview
What will I learn?
This Course is designed to engage and motivate Candidates who are interested in learning about the vehicle maintenance industry. It is aimed at learners who prefer and respond to 'hands-on' learning. Therefore, it has a practical approach to assessment and includes many visual questioning techniques which will stimulate and interest learners.
This Certificate is ideal for those learners who wish to undertake a qualification which will support their progress progress to a higher-level qualification. It can also supplement their progress to Nationals and other appropriate destinations such as Employment, a Modern Apprenticeship (College Day Release) or to the next level of study.
During the course candidates will undertake the following units:
- Light System Maintenance
- Light Vehicle Exhaust Systems
- Preparation to become a driver
- Reduce risk when driving vehicles
- Routine vehicle maintenance
- Health & safety practices in maintenance & repair
- Tools, Equipment & consumables for vehicle maintenance
What qualifications do I need?
You'll need three National 4 qualifications (or equivalent) in appropriate subjects. If you've not got formal qualifications but have experience, we'll consider you for an interview. You may be asked to perform tasks to a safety critical industrial standard and complete a mechanical reasoning assessment.
Access to a laptop/digital device and an internet connection will be advantageous.
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course, you'll have the skills needed to get an entry level role in the motor vehicle industry.
Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as: Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
SCQF 4
Programme Information
Start: 20 January 2025
End:13 June 2025
Duration: 18 weeks/5 x 3 Hours Per Week
Time: Morning 9am – 12 noon/Afternoon 1pm -4pm
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