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Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles (City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma)
Plumpton College
Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE
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Course Summary
Ignite your passion for motor vehicle repair with this course.
This course covers all light vehicle service aspects, focusing on efficiently replacing key components to industry standards and builds on the subjects covered in the Level 2 Certificate. Students will discover the functions of the complex systems within today’s vehicles and how these systems integrate with one another to operate to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Course Details
- Drive line & transmissions
- Job roles in the motor vehicle industry
- Engine systems components and operation
- Engine cooling and lubrication
- Steering and suspension systems
- Braking systems
- Maintenance of wheels and tyres
- Exhaust systems
- Vehicle lighting system
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of Level 1 Certificate or equivalent
- English or Maths GCSE grade 9-4 (previous grade structure A*-C).
- Mature students without the above requirements will be considered.
Your next steps...
Level 3 Motor Vehicle
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