Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Completed your Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance or have prior experience in the industry?

This Level 3 Diploma covers all aspects of light vehicle servicing, focusing on the efficient diagnosis of key components to industry standards.

You will discover how complex systems within today’s vehicles function and integrate with one another to operate to the manufacturer’s specifications.

• Health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
• Skills in supporting job roles in the automotive work environment
• Knowledge of isolating and re-energising high-voltage (HV) systems in electric vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle engine faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle chassis system faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle transmission and driveline faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle auxiliary electrical faults
• Work experience

You will be assessed through online exams, observed practical tasks and written coursework assessments.

4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, OR a Level 2 qualification in a related subject, plus English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.

Industry employment, higher apprenticeships or Level 4 Automotive Engineering.