Level 2 Motor Vehicle

Course Overview

If you have a passion for cars or engineering then our specialist training course, the Level 2 Diploma, could provide you with an introduction to the technical skills needed for working in the motor vehicle repair industry or build on existing skills and further your career opportunities.

It is a great time to be working in the Motor Vehicle industry as the sector is predicted to have record growth in the coming years.

Entry Requirements

New Students

This course is for progressing students.

Progressing students

Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including Maths and English and Level 1 Motor Vehicle. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality is required.

What the course covers

Students will gain practical experience and the technical knowledge needed to work as a Service Technician carrying out maintenance/repairs on cars, vans and other light vehicles in garages, dealerships and maintenance depots. You will also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage.

Specialist course content includes

• the engine (including the fuel, ignition, cooling, lubrication and exhaust system);
• Health and Safety;
• Workshop practice;
• Engines and transmissions;
• Petrol and diesel engines
• Ignition systems
• Chassis (brakes, steering and suspension systems)
• Electrical systems
• Level 2 diagnostics

All students are provided with an individual study programme to develop the skills needed to gain employment and succeed in the workplace.

It is a great time to be working in the Motor Vehicle industry as the sector is predicted to have record growth in the coming years. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders – Motor Industry Facts 2014, there are:

• 30 million+ Vehicles currently on UK roads
• 731,000 Number of people employed across UK automotive industry
• 100,000 new automotive jobs to be created by 2020
• £59.3 billion Amount generated in turnover each year by UK automotive

To find out more about the Motor Vehicle industry please visit

• Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) www.smmt.co.uk
• Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) www.theimi.org.uk (Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail industry)

Assessment

Students will be assessed via a mixture of practical assessments and online tests.

Work Experience is a part of this course, the hours and dates will be determined by the course tutor. Work experience can be up to a maximum of two weeks on an external placement, you are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor. Where external placements are not possible you will be expected to take part in simulated work experience organised by the college.

Fees and funding

Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 with a valid EHCP, who are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.

For more information about financial support, please visit our Student Finance and Bursaries page. Click here for the Student Finance and Bursaries page