Engineering & Motor Vehicle - Leeds City College

Motor Vehicle FittingPrinciplesDiploma LEVEL 1/2Duration: 10 weeks (L1) 24 weeks (L2)location: slc (L1 & L2)About the courseThis course is relevant to anyone wishing to undertakea Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship or fast fit relatedwork. It will provide knowledge of operating principlesand practical skills including non-complex diagnosismethods.The systems covered are: Repair/Replacement ofHigh Performance Tyres; Light Vehicle, Four WheelAlignment; Remove, repair, replace exhaust components;Inspect, remove, replacement and adjustment of brakecomponents; Performance improving and teamwork;Health & Safety in the workplace and Manufacturingsimple tools or components using special tools andequipment.Entry RequirementsGCSE grade D or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths andEnglish.Applicants who are successful at interview but do nothave the required grades, will be assessed to determinetheir ability to achieve Functional Skills to Level 1 andabove.Future OpportunitiesThe progression from this course on successfulcompletion would be to a Level 2Maintenace and Repairor a Level 2 Body and Paint Course, which would involvemore in depth and varied systems to cover. Level 2Functional Skills would be part of this course.Motor Vehicle StudiesCertificate LEVEL 1Duration: 1 yearlocation: KCAbout the courseThis course is aimed at candidates who need to developtheir functional skills along with vocational skills. It isa progression route for other levels of courses offeredat the college including Level 1 Diploma. You will workto achieve Functional Skills in both English and Maths,working toward an expected outcome of Entry Levelthrough to Level 1.Systems covered are:• Health and safety• Engineering equipment and materials• Introduction to battery and lighting systems• Introduction to vehicle inspection• Introduction to wheels and tyres• Introduction to exhaust systemsLearners will be assessed on their practical abilityand understanding using a range of tasks set by theAwarding Body, production of a Portfolio of Evidence,and a range of college tests.entry requirementsThose applicants who are successful at interview but donot have academic grades will be assessed to determinetheir ability to achieve Functional Skills to Entry Level 3standard.Future OpportunitiesProgression to Level 1 Diploma in Motor VehicleStudies.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 31