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Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: C&G Level 2 Diploma

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.

Course Summary

The Level 2 Diploma provides students with an introduction to the technical skills needed for working in the motor vehicle repair industry.

New Students

This course is for progressing students.

Progressing students

C&G Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and repair, or other awarding body equivalent, plus maths and English GCSEs. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

This course will prepare you for employment or more advanced study and training.

Potential career routes in the Motor Vehicle industry:

  • Accident repair
  • Body building
  • Fast-fit operations (tyres, exhausts, batteries etc)
  • Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Lift truck maintenance and repair
  • Light vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Motorcycle maintenance and repair
  • Motorsport maintenance and repair
  • Parts distribution and supply
  • Roadside assistance and recovery
  • Vehicle rental and leasing (self-drive or with driver)
  • Vehicle sales

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

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. 

Part of the course requires you to undertake a work experience placement and our Employer Hub will help you find a suitable position.

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.

Why study Motor Vehicle at Nescot:

If you have a passion for cars or engineering then our specialist training courses could provide you with an introduction to the industry, or build on existing skills developed in the industry 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.

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

Below are some of the career opportunities available within the Motor Vehicle industry:

  • Light vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Motorcycle maintenance and repair
  • Fast-fit operations (tyres, exhausts, batteries etc)
  • Accident repair
  • Body building
  • Parts distribution and supply
  • Vehicle sales
  • Vehicle rental and leasing (self-drive or with driver)
  • Roadside assistance and recovery
  • Lift truck maintenance and repair
  • Motorsport maintenance and repair

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)

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 13/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N2242

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (4290-12)

  • Awarded by:

    C&G

  • Course length:

    1 Year.

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N2242

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (4290-12)

  • Awarded by:

    C&G

  • Course length:

    1 Year.

  • Start date:

    September 2024

New Students

This course is for progressing students.

Progressing students

C&G Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and repair, or other awarding body equivalent, plus maths and English GCSEs. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

This course will prepare you for employment or more advanced study and training.

Potential career routes in the Motor Vehicle industry:

  • Accident repair
  • Body building
  • Fast-fit operations (tyres, exhausts, batteries etc)
  • Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Lift truck maintenance and repair
  • Light vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Motorcycle maintenance and repair
  • Motorsport maintenance and repair
  • Parts distribution and supply
  • Roadside assistance and recovery
  • Vehicle rental and leasing (self-drive or with driver)
  • Vehicle sales

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

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. 

Part of the course requires you to undertake a work experience placement and our Employer Hub will help you find a suitable position.

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.

Why study Motor Vehicle at Nescot:

If you have a passion for cars or engineering then our specialist training courses could provide you with an introduction to the industry, or build on existing skills developed in the industry 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.

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

Below are some of the career opportunities available within the Motor Vehicle industry:

  • Light vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Motorcycle maintenance and repair
  • Fast-fit operations (tyres, exhausts, batteries etc)
  • Accident repair
  • Body building
  • Parts distribution and supply
  • Vehicle sales
  • Vehicle rental and leasing (self-drive or with driver)
  • Roadside assistance and recovery
  • Lift truck maintenance and repair
  • Motorsport maintenance and repair

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)

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 13/10/2023

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