Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

The units you will study are likely to include:

Core Units:

• Customer Care
• Vehicle Systems
• Electronics
• Fault Diagnostics
• Science
• Maths
• Light Engines
• SI Electrics
• Ancillary Equipment
• Fuel Injection
• Transmission
• Braking
• Steering and Suspension
• Engine Maintenance Systems

All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.

The course is ideal for you if you have an interest in developing your practical and theoretical skills to enable you to work in the motor vehicle industry and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification in vehicle maintenance.

The assessment of is made up of three components which are set by IMI:

• practical tasks
• online testing
• written assignment/coursework

If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme this could be a vocational or technical qualification. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can.

Work experience will be part of your study programme and complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career.

If you have chosen to study for a T Level qualification, this will involve college-based theory and practice lessons along with relevant work placement to enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.

Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.

All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (C) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).

• The structure of the industry and how the business works from an operational perspective

• The procedures for the maintenance of tools and the workshop

• The implications and legal requirements of fitting accessories and carrying out vehicle modifications.

• Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine service serviceability

• Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures

• Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.

• Take responsibility when required and be accountable when things dont go as planned

• Operate as an effective team member
• Build effect relationships with colleagues and customers.

You will need to supply safety boots and overalls for workshop activities.

• Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship

IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and GCSEs at Grade 3 in English Language and maths.

We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply. These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements. If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.