Motor Vehicle
Automotive Vehicle Maintenance Entry Level Certificate
Key Facts
Qualification Aim
Automotive Vehicle Maintenance Entry Level Certificate
Entry Requirements
Satisfactory school report/reference, Aptitude Assessment and Functional Skills Screening.
Start Date
September 2010
What To Do Next?
Automotive Vehicle Maintenance VRQ Level 1
Course Overview
This course allows you to acquire basic motor vehicle competencies in a college-based environment, which simulates working practice.
Course Structure
You will have to complete ten units, all of which are assessed by observation in the college workshop. Underpinning knowledge is tested by completing assignments in class and verbal questioning.
- Engine Lubrication System
- Engine Cooling System
- Fuel and Exhaust System
- Spark Ignition System
- Electrical System
- Braking System
- Transmission System
- Steering and Suspension System
- Wheel and Tyre Systems
- Engine Mechanical Systems
Qualification Aims
- City & Guilds Entry Level 3 in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance
- Functional Skills in Maths, English & ICT (at an appropriate level)
Progression from this course is onto a VRQ Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course. This course can lead to work in the local motor vehicle repair industry especially if used to progress to the MV repair & Maintenance NVQ Programme.
Assessments/Examinations
There is no end of course examination.
Continual assessments are carried out in both the theory and practical aspects of the course.
Cost / Equipment
Tuition is FREE for those aged 16-18yrs
Free tuition is available to those over 19 in receipt of means tested benefits or to their unwaged dependants (registration fees still apply)
Equipment Costs:
Training Programme on-line access fee (Approx £16)
You will also need to provide:
Steel toecap boots (Approx £30)
(Overalls will be supplied by Thanet College)
Help with essential equipment costs may be available to students who experience financial difficulties. If you need help call the Student Services Administrator on 01843 605040 ext 5510 to make an appointment with our welfare officer.
Entry Requirements
College interview
Functional Skills Screener
Satisfactory school report or references.
Successful completion of Aptitude Assessment (to take place July 2010)
Start Date
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.
If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.