Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Level 2
This Level 2 course is for those wishing to specialise in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair for a career in the motor industry or for those wanting to progress to Level 3 and even university-level courses afterwards.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This Level 2 course is for those wishing to specialise in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair for a career in the motor industry or for those wanting to progress to Level 3 and even university-level courses afterwards.
It is designed for school and college leavers who have already achieved grade C or above in BOTH Maths and English. There is also an optional Level 3 Maths unit available for those wishing to progress to Level 3 or higher.
Entry Requirements
You must have achieved BOTH Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above and should have passed the mechanical comprehension entrance test, alongside having a successful interview.
What will you learn?
You will study:
- Health and Safety
- Tools, Equipment and Materials
- Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance
- Engine Systems and Components
- Chassis Systems and Components
- Electrical Systems and Components
- Transmission Systems and Components
- Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
- M3 – A-level equivalent maths units (optional)
- A minimum of five days work experience in a motor vehicle environment
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You must provide your own steel toe-capped boots to be worn at all times in the workshops. A £40 fee will be required for College overalls, sweatshirts and T-shirts.
How will you be assessed?
Underpinning knowledge will be assessed via online external tests and assignments for all units. Practical activities are assessed in our centre using externally set criteria. M3 Maths and G3 job roles are assessed by written assignments and online exams.
Where next?
Subject to achieving the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (VRQ) and the optional M3 Maths units, you can progress to the Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Without the M3 Maths unit, your pathway would be restricted to an apprenticeship (if employment is secured).
Even with the M3 Maths unit, and with employment as an apprentice, you can progress to the Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence (VCQ).
Want to know more about life in the motor industry? Why not visit www.autocity.org.uk/world-of-work for an introduction?
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
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Career Information
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:40 pm
