Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

This course is designed to further extend the knowledge and ability of students wishing to continue their study in vehicle mechanical maintenance and repair. The course is taught in our well equipped workshops and classrooms, it will involve completion of theoretical study using classroom delivery, assignments, phase tests and on-line multi-choice exams. The practical sessions require you to satisfy practical assessment criteria using pre-set tasks with the results recorded in a practical task workbook. This programme involves the maintenance and servicing of motor vehicles. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: •Knowledge of routine light vehicle maintenance •Knowledge of light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system units and components •Knowledge of removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and components •Knowledge of removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components •Knowledge of light transmission and driveline units and components •Knowledge of light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components •Health and safety

Four GCSEs at Grade 3/D including English Language or Maths or Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles/Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification plus GCSE English Language and Maths at Grades 3-1/D-G or Entry Level 3 in English and Maths.

Core Units: •Knowledge of routine light vehicle maintenance •Knowledge of light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system units and components •Knowledge of removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and components •Knowledge of removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components •Knowledge of light transmission and driveline units and components •Knowledge of light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components •Health and safety

A combination of classroom based and vehicle mechanics workshop based learning. Group work, individual work, assignments, projects, work experience and home study.

You will be expected to provide overalls, safety boots or shoes, writing equipment and a folder for your work. At your interview you will be provided with a preferred Kit List that will assist you during your course. This kit will always belong to you and is fully transferable to take with you in to employment.

There is continuous assessment of practical work throughout the course and end of unit written phase/on-line multi-choice examinations. Students will also need to produce a portfolio of evidence in the form of a folder of assessed college work gained over the year.

You could enter employment or you could apply for the Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

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