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Vehicle Maintenance Level 1 Certificate

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 1

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College Hastings

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Course Summary

This City & Guilds accredited qualification is aimed at learners aged 16-19 who currently do not meet the entry requirements to start the Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles but would like to develop basic knowledge and skills in motor vehicle systems. Successful learners will develop and practise the skills required for entry level employment and/or career progression in the automotive industry. Course entry requirements: Minimum of GCSEs grade 2 in English and Maths

Course Details

Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment. Skills to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment. Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment. Knowledge to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment. Skills in Vehicle Wheels and Tyre Systems. Skills in Vehicle Braking Systems. Skills in Vehicle Valeting. Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance, Engine Systems, Auxiliary Electrical Systems and Transmission Systems.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Practical Assignments to assess essential skills: comprising of practical tasks, observation, verbal questioning and short answer questions to cover all learning outcomes. These are carried out in the classroom and must be completed to current industry standards and practice.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

Your next steps...

Completion of this course and achievement of a minimum of GCSE 3s in both English and Maths can lead to progression to the Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principle. Alternatively this course can be used as a stepping stone to other compatible curriculum areas , such as Engineering or Paint & Body. Learners wishing to enter employment in the automotive industry after this course could be suitable for Fast Fit and Valeting roles.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/106051/

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