Vehicle Maintenance
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma
If you're looking for a sound basis to start your motor vehicle studies, this is the course for you.
Do you love cars and enjoy learning about how they work? Or have you got a knack for it and think you could turn car maintenance into a career? Whether you’re an amateur or just have a keen interest, our car maintenance course is suitable for beginners and learners with keen interest. You’ll get a chance to learn the practical skills needed to work with cars and the theory behind it all.
Course content
- Tools, equipment and materials
- Health & safety in the workshop
- Engine systems components
- Steering and suspension systems
- Braking systems
- Routine maintenance processes and procedures
- Electrics and lighting systems
- How to work in the automotive environment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Study programmes include a minimum of compulsory work experience hours achieved through one day a week or block placements. The amount of hours required is dependent on the study programme.
CAREERS HUB
We offer impartial careers guidance to all of our students, email careers@plumpton.ac.uk to explore your next step or to book an appointment – we’re here to help.
Course details
| Dates & Location | The academic year runs from September to June. |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year, 3 days per week. |
| Costs | £180 for materials |
Entry Requirements
You'll need to have achieved 2 or more GCSEs between grade 9-3 (previous grade structure A*-D)
Mature students without the above requirements will be considered.
Future Opportunities
By completing this course, you'll be able to go on to complete a Level 2 or start an apprenticeship.
Employment:
- Technician
- Service Technician
- Parts/Stores person
- Apprentice Trainee Technician
- Apprentice/ Trainee Parts Person
