Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma Level 3

York College

Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Monday, 05 September 2022

York College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The course covers the whole range of motor vehicle engineering skills from routine maintenance to advanced repair techniques. It is based on the Technical Certificate requirement of a Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship.

Course Details

Topics you will cover include:

• Diagnose and Repair Engine Units and Components

• Diagnose and Repair Electrical Units and Components

• Diagnose and Repair Chassis Units and Components

• Transmission and Driveline Units and Components

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will typically be in College three days per week with time spent in the workshop undertaking practical activities and in the classroom studying theory work.

The assessment is made up of three components which are set by the IMI:

• Practical tasks e.g. electrical diagnostics

• Online testing of theory knowledge

• Written assignment/coursework

Entry requirements

Level 2 VRQ in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. It is not possible to start this course with a GCSEs only profile.

Equipment required

You will require the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a toolbox. There is also a £50 contribution towards consumables for the course.

Your next steps...

Students would normally progress into a job in the motor vehicle industry or on to an apprenticeship. Students could also broaden their skill set by studying another course such as the Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations.

Additional information

https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/study/light-vehicle-maintenance-and-repair-diploma-level-3

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