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MOTIVATE: Vehicle System Maintenance
Calderdale College
Calderdale College, Francis Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3UZ
Available start dates
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Course Summary
This course is a great place to start for anyone wanting to pursue a career in motor vehicles.
You will learn the fundamentals of motor vehicle service and repair through working on real vehicles and engines. You will develop your ability to work with hand tools, powered tools as well as mechanical lifting equipment.
You will have the opportunity to further develop skills in mechanical and electrical fault finding to help in diagnosing problems so that you can work to solve them.
This course is intended for those wanting a practical, hands on learning experience that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
In addition to the main qualification you will also have opportunity to develop other skills and gain additional qualifications in MIG welding that will help broaden the range of career opportunities available to you.
You will also have opportunity to take part in outdoor, enrichment and sporting activities.
In addition to learning the practical aspects of motor vehicles work and how to use the equipment you will be taught how to work safely and effectively.
In order to gain the Level 1 diploma you will need to complete theory and practical assessments in the units that make up your qualification:
Unit 101 Vehicle Engine Lunbrication Systems
Unit 102 Vehicle Engine Cooling Systems
Unit 103 Vehicle Fuel and Exhaust Systems
Unit 104 Vehicle Spark Ignition Systems
Unit 105 Vehicle Electrical Systems
Unit 106 Vehicle Braking Systems
Unit 107 Vehicle Transmission Systems
Unit 108 Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems
Unit 109 Vehicle Wheels and Tyre Systems
Unit 112 Vehicle Hand Skills and Manufacturing Techniques
Course Details
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Practical assessment and portfolio.
Entry requirements
Ideally you will have a Grade C or Grade 4 or above in Maths and English.
At the start of your course we would expect you to complete an initial assessment to determine your current level of Maths and English, this will help us to ensure that you are the right course at the right level for you.
It also helps us to plan your programme and to make sure that the right support is in place for you.
Your next steps...
Further training, an Apprenticeship or Employment.
Additional information
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