C&G Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

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C&G Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

*In many cases courses are FREE subject to age, household income and/or prior attainment. Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
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Course overview

The Level 3 is a Technical Level Qualification for students wishing to specialise in the automotive sector as a motor vehicle diagnostic technician. Learners studying this qualification will receive specialist knowledge and skills, enabling them to go into employment or an advanced apprenticeship in vehicle maintenance and repair or progression to a higher education course. It will be taught by an Audi master technician and an experienced motor sport technician with more than 45 combined years of experience. The program will consist of all aspects of diagnostic and rectification of vehicle systems.

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Topics

Include

• Diagnosis and rectification of vehicle mechanical and electrical faults on all vehicle systems.

• Routine vehicle maintenance

• Removal and replacement of vehicle units

• Hybrid systems

• Air condition

• Satellite navigation and ICE

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Job opportunities after this course

Motor vehicle service and repair industry (motor mechanic/ diagnostic technician).

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Further study options after this course

This qualification will prepare you to become a light vehicle service technician and work at an independent garage, a large manufacturer or even in your own business. These skills will ensure you working with minimum supervision, having a good record of safety and fault correction, and ensuring work meets the required standard. It will also prepare them to become a MOT tester.

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Entry requirements

Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Maintanence and Repair.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

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How is this course assessed?

Online multiple choice tests and practical assessments in the vehicle workshop.

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When does the course start?

September 2024

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Length of course

1 Year, Full Time.

50% of the program delivered in a classroom environment. 50% in the workshop. Students will be required to carry out independent learning using IT resources made available to them.

This full time study programme courses may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.

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Fees & Funding

Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
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How to apply

To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.

Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.

If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.

C&G Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

*In many cases courses are FREE subject to age, household income and/or prior attainment. Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.