Automotive

Entry Diploma for the Introduction to Vehicle Technology
This practical course includes a combination of units where you are able to choose your areas of focus. You will study mandatory units that include health and safety, communication, career pathways and hand tools. You are then able to choose from specialist units in light vehicle, motorcycle, body and paint, tools, equipment
and material, all of which are in essential in the automotive workplace.

Entry requirements: Suitable if you don’t have any qualifications

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Transport Maintenance (Light Vehicle) - Level 1 Diploma
This exciting course focuses on the practical side of light vehicle maintenance and allows you to understand the varied roles within the retail motor industry. Whilst studying this course you will follow units that include health and safety practices, foundation skills, personal social development, light vehicle, mechanical and electrically propelled awareness.

Entry requirements: Suitable if you don’t have any qualifications.

Automotive Body Repair - Level 1 Diploma
This engaging course is for those who have a keen interest to learn about various types of vehicle repair and different roles that are available in the retail motor industry. The body route gives you flexibility to develop knowledge and skills across a range of body repair specialisms to prepare you for further studies or employment in the future.

Entry requirements: Suitable if you don’t have any qualifications.


Automotive Refinishing (Accident Repair Paint Principles) Level 1 Diploma
Ideal for those who have a keen interest in accident repair principles and the range of roles that are available in the retail motor industry. The refinishing route provides
you with a variety of skills across a number of specialist areas including refinishing and paint repair. The aim of the course is to prepare you for further studies or employment in the future.

Entry requirements: Suitable if you don’t have any qualifications.

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Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles - Level 2 Diploma (Full-Time)
This covers the technical skills in light vehicle maintenance, working on a wide range of light vehicles, in all types of garages, dealerships and independent garages. Modules include engine lubrication and cooling systems, replacing electrical units and components, vehicle transmission and driveline units and components, and electrical and trim components.

Entry requirements: Level 1 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance Technology.


Vehicle Accident Body Repair Principles - Level 2 Diploma (Full-Time)
If you want to pursue a career in the automotive industry repairing vehicles, this course is ideal as it covers the technical needs for basic body repair techniques and procedures. It provides essential knowledge and skills for the body repairer, working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body
repair shops. Modules include light vehicle construction, fabrication, tools and measuring devices, removing and refitting body components, MAG and MIG welding
techniques, resistance spot welding, bonding and fixings and fastening used with the automotive industry.

Entry requirements: Level 1 qualification in Automotive Body Repair.

Automotive Refinishing (Accident Repair Paint Principles) Level 2 Diploma
This course covers the technical needs for basic vehicle repair paint and preparation procedures. It provides essential knowledge and skills for vehicle body paint operators working on a wide range of vehicles, in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body paint businesses. Modules include health and safety, vehicle refinishing tools and equipment, preparation and application, paint defects and working with plastics.

Entry requirements: Level 1 qualification in Automotive Refinishing.

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Level 3 Diploma (Full-Time)
If you want to pursue a career in the automotive industry repairing and maintaining vehicles, this is the course for you. This course builds upon your prior knowledge and covers the in-depth technical needs for mechanical repairs and procedures. It provides essential knowledge and skills for working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and independent workshops. Modules include light vehicle diagnosis and rectify engine faults, chassis systems faults, equipment electrical faults and inspection of light vehicles.

Entry requirements: Level 2 qualification in Automotive Vehicle Maintenance.


Vehicle Accident Body Repair Principles - Level 3 Diploma (Full-Time)
If you want to pursue a career in the automotive industry repairing vehicles, this is the course for you. This course covers the more advanced technical needs for body repair techniques and procedures. It provides essential knowledge and skills for the body repairer working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body repair shops. Modules include major body repairs, rectifying and identifying vehicle misalignment, MAG and MIG welding, and customer service needs.

Entry requirements: Level 2 qualification in Automotive Vehicle Accident Repair.


Automotive Refinishing (Accident Repair Paint Principles) Level 3 Diploma
This Level 3 course provides you with the essential knowledge and skills for vehicle body paint for a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist paint businesses. You will gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage. Modules include paint defects, applying top coats and colour matching.

Entry requirements: Level 2 qualification in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles.