Engineering & Motor Vehicle - Leeds City College

Light Vehicle Maintenance& Repair PrinciplesDiploma Level 3Duration: 1 yearlocation: KC, slcAbout the courseThis course will provide students wanting to developpractical skills in, and broaden their understanding infault diagnosis of motor vehicle systems.Systems covered are:• Engine• Transmissions• Chassis• Vehicle electricalentry requirementsCandidates must have achieved the Level 2 Maintenance& Repair qualification, with a minimum GCSE gradeC or Functional Skills at Level 2 in Maths and English.Applicants who are successful at interview but do nothave the required grades will be assessed to determinetheir ability to achieve Functional Skills to a Level 2.Future OpportunitiesFuture career paths include possible employment in themotor vehicle industry.Motor Vehicle FittingPrinciplesDiploma Level 2Duration: 1 yearlocation: KCAbout the courseThis course is relevant to anyone wishing to undertakean apprenticeship in motor vehicle. Learn the principlesand operation of vehicles systems and gain practicalskills to make non-complex diagnosis.Systems covered are:• Repair and replacement of high performance tyres• Remove, replace and adjust steering components• Repair, remove and replace exhaust systems• Test, remove and replace vehicle battery, starting andcharging components• Inspect, remove, replace and adjust brakes• Health and safety• Teamwork to improve performance• Manufacture simple tools or componentsLearners will be assessed by:• Practical assessments, including questioning• Knowledge tests• Awarding body online knowledge assessments• Completion of a portfolio of evidence• Written assignmentsentry requirementsIdeally candidates should have achieved minimum GCSEgrade D or Functional Skills at Level 1 in Maths andEnglish. Those applicants who are successful at interviewbut do not have the required grades will be assessed todetermine their ability to achieve Functional Skills to aLevel 1 standard.Future OpportunitiesApprenticeships or other VRQ qualifications e.g.,Accident Repair, Level 2 Service & Repair.30 Leeds City College | Engineering & Motor Vehicle 2013-14