Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Mechanics and Maintenance

Candidates wanting to develop some of the key skills and understanding in motor vehicle systems.  Successful candidates will have the basic skills needed to apply for an automotive apprenticeship or similar engineering pathway. This qualification could also be used as an ‘interest’ course for a wide range of learners. You will be a college-based student who has an interest in Motor Vehicle technology. The City & Guilds is a leader in vocational qualifications, and employers respect this qualification for delivering the skills the automotive industry requires to better serve customers The course is designed to help you progress your training within a practical environment that also includes written assignments and online exams.

Course Structure

Our expert tutors, who’ll expect you to be self-motivated and keen to achieve, will teach you subjects including:

• Basic motor vehicle engineering
• Health and safety
• Routine maintenance

There’ll be a mix of hands-on work – portfolio building and online exams. With this course you’ll be taking an important step forward in the next stage of your career in the motor industry and gaining the talents employers are keen to employ.

This course is a Study Programme which consists of

• Vocational Qualification
• Work Experience
• Tutorial
• Maths*
• English*

* If you have not already achieved a GCSE pass at grade 4 (C in the old grading structure) or above in English and Maths you will study Maths and/ or English as an integral part of your college programme.

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2 GCSEs at Grade 2 (E in the old grading structure) or above, or a relevant entry level qualification.

English and maths at Entry 3 or above.

Course is free for 16-18yrs; for 19-23yrs, course is free if you have not achieved a full Level 1 qualification.

For all other students fees apply:
Course fee £994; Exam Fee £114

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