If you love cars and enjoy fixing things, this could be a perfect career for you.
Motor vehicle technicians repair and service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and coaches. They work on all vehicle mechanics and electrics, from engines and exhaust systems to air-conditioning and security.
For individuals who love to be around cars, becoming a motor vehicle technician is a dream job. Motor vehicle technicians repair and tune engines to maximum running efficiency, install parts and accessories, and repair dented body panels. The topics you will study are as follows: -Automotive vehicle workshop practices. -Inspection of vehicles. -Diagnose and rectify faults in engines systems. -Diagnose and rectify faults in chassis systems. -Diagnose and rectify faults in transmission systems. -Employability rights and responsibilities and health and safety legislation. -Applied Maths, Electronics, Science and ICT.
You can view the awarding body course specifications by clicking on the link below;
http://awarding.theimi.org.uk/Qualifications/L3-Diploma-in-Light-Vehicle-Maintenance-and-Repair-Competence
?What can I do next?
Employment:
This course can form the foundations for future study and work in this industry.
Education:
This programme offers progression onto a Foundation Degree in Engineering at a Higher Education institution. You will achieve
Vehicle Maintenance Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 Starting in September this course will be completed in one year.
Diploma: Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 plus GCSE English at grade 4 or above and GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above
Extended Diploma: Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 plus GCSE English at grade 4 or above and GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above
Jobs you could do
What you could study next
A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is a natural next step if you want to deepen your technical knowledge. From there, you could work toward IMI Level 4 qualifications in automotive management or advanced diagnostics. An Apprenticeship as a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician is another route, combining paid work with structured training toward full technician status.
