Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 3<br />
DIPLOMA IN LIGHT<br />
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE<br />
& REPAIR<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: PT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
LEVEL 4/5<br />
HNC/HND IN<br />
MECHANICAL<br />
ENGINEERING (VEHICLE<br />
OPERATIONS<br />
MANAGEMENT)<br />
S<br />
Your career options range from garage<br />
and shop floor positions to technical<br />
development. Vehicle ownership is rising<br />
and the industry is in constant need of<br />
bright young people committed to building<br />
their careers around cars. This is a practical<br />
course that allows you to demonstrate your<br />
skills in the workplace.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the<br />
Automotive Environment<br />
»»<br />
Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive<br />
Environment<br />
»»<br />
Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools &<br />
Measuring Devices<br />
»»<br />
Inspecting Light Vehicles using Prescribed<br />
Methods<br />
»»<br />
Diagnosing & Rectifying Light Vehicle Chassis<br />
System Faults<br />
»»<br />
Diagnosing & Rectifying Light Vehicle<br />
Transmission & Driveline Faults<br />
»»<br />
Diagnosing & Rectifying of Automotive Vehicle<br />
Auxiliary Faults<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Exams<br />
»»<br />
Portfolio<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
5 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English and<br />
Maths)<br />
»»<br />
Relevant Level 2 qualification<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Employment as Supervisor or Senior<br />
Mechanic<br />
AGE: 19+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEAR<br />
E<br />
S<br />
This is a work-related (vocational) higher<br />
education qualification, designed to give you<br />
the skills you need to put your knowledge<br />
to effective use in the industry. It is highly<br />
valued by employers both in the UK and<br />
overseas, and can also count towards<br />
membership of professional bodies and<br />
other employer organisations.<br />
You will have the opportunity to continue<br />
your study on the HND.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Business Planning<br />
»»<br />
Law for Vehicle Operations<br />
»»<br />
Customer Services<br />
»»<br />
Advanced Vehicle Technology & Engineering<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
5 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English and<br />
Maths)<br />
»»<br />
UCAS Tariff of 80 points or above<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle<br />
Maintenance<br />
»»<br />
National Diploma or Certificate, or<br />
»»<br />
1 A Level<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Progress onto year 2 to complete the full HND<br />
»»<br />
Undergraduate studies in Vehicle Maintenance<br />
»»<br />
Employment<br />
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED<br />
APPRENTICESHIP<br />
LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE<br />
Refer to our Apprenticeships section<br />
on page 58<br />
Find out more at wlc.ac.uk/engineering<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
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