Engineering & Motor Vehicle - Leeds City College

Motor Vehicle StudiesDiploma LEVEL 1Duration: 1 yearlocation: KC, slcAbout the CourseThis course is a progression route for other levels ofcourses offered at the college.Systems covered are:• Health and safety• Introduction to engineering equipment and materials;compression ignition power units; spark ignitionpower units; liquid cooling and engine lubricationsystems; spark ignition and compression ignition fuelsystems; battery and lighting systems; suspension andsteering; vehicle braking systems; exhaust systemsLearners will be assessed on their practical abilityand understanding using a range of tasks set by theAwarding Body, production of a portfolio of evidenceand a range of college tests.entry requirementsApplicants who are successful at interview but do nothave academic grades will be assessed to determinetheir ability to achieve Functional Skills to a Level 1standard.Candidates will have achieved an ABC Level 1 Certificatein Motor \Vehicle Studies, plus Functional Skills atEntry Level or above, or be at a level where they will beexpected to achieve Functional Skills at Level 1.Future OpportunitiesProgression on to a Level 2 Mechanics, Body Repair, orPaint Refinishing.Accident Repair PaintPrinciplesDiploma LEVEL 2Duration: 1 yearlocation: slcAbout the courseThis course provides learners with the essentialknowledge and practical skills in paint preparation andprimer paint application to a variety of vehicles, coveringthe technical theory and practical skills required to carryout these operations.• Health and safety• Tools and equipment used in vehicle refinishing• Applying fillers and foundation materials• Preparing metal and prepainted surfaces• Repairing minor paint defects• Working with plastic materials and componentsEntry 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 OpportunitiesYou can go straight into employment or on to a higherqualification. If you find employment during the course,you can transfer your skills and knowledge to doing theindustry NVQ qualification.32 Leeds City College | Engineering & Motor Vehicle 2013-14