Automotive Transport Maintenance Level 1 (Pre Apprenticeship)(A5486)

Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.

You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

As a full-time student this programme of Study will be made up of several different components to ensure that the best possible opportunities are experienced when studying with us, as well as increasing and promoting progression opportunities going forward.

This qualification covers the technical needs for introduction into today's motor vehicle repair industry, including diagnosis of non-complex faults. It provides essential knowledge for service technicians working on cars and light vehicles

During their time at College students will gain vehicle maintenance and repair skills by studying a number of units as listed below:

Group A – Mandatory Units:

Unit L1AM01: Health and Safety in the Workplace

Unit L1AM02: Tools, Equipment and Consumable Materials for Vehicle Maintenance

Group B – Vehicle System Units:

Unit L1AM03: Engine Operation and Components

Unit L1AM04: Lubrication System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM05: Engine Cooling System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM06: Spark Ignition System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM07: Spark Ignition Engine Fuel System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM08: Compression Ignition Engine Fuel System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM09: Exhaust System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM10: Steering System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM11: Suspension System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM12: Braking System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM13: Wheel and Tyre Construction and Maintenance

Unit L1AM14: Vehicle Transmission System Components and Maintenance

Unit L1AM15: Vehicle Electrical Circuits and Components

English and Maths to improve your GCSE/Functional skills Grades

Your time at college will be divided into 60% classroom delivery and 40% practical workshop activities. The course includes elements of health and safety, general housekeeping and industry standard repair techniques covering all the systems of the vehicle.

To successfully complete this course you will need to complete a number of practical assessments, construct a written portfolio and online knowledge assessments. Practical skills will be tested by a series of tasks within the College workshop, theory knowledge will be tested by the portfolio and assessed by the awarding body external verifier.

Applicants should have grade 3 or above in Maths and a Grade 2 or above in English.

This IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) Level 1 Diploma is aimed at young people who are planning a career as an automotive technician.

Successful students could progress onto an IMI Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma