Entry 3 Foundation Diploma in Vehicle Technology Group C

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This qualification is designed to engage and motivate students who are interested in learning about the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and the various roles that are available in the retail motor industry. You will develop your knowledge and skills in: -health and safety practices and good housekeeping -tools, equipment and materials -spark ignition engine systems, components and operation -compression ignition engine systems, components and operation -steering and suspension systems components and maintenance (4 wheels or more) -vehicle braking systems components and maintenance -vehicle wheels and tyres construction and maintenance -vehicle exhaust systems components and maintenance -vehicle electrical foundation skills All students studying on this programme will have a period in a local garage workshop and the colleges own MOT station to gain valuable work experience to prepare them for employment. Programme tutors will arrange visits to industry based events, such as the Motorsport Show.The programme comprises practical tasks and technology in the form of underpinning knowledge. You will be assessed through a combination of: -workshop based competence tasks and questioning -written assessments -external online testing -Functional Skills assessments in Maths and English -E-portfolio of evidence to show your competence and understanding of the qualification and skills The study programme is 16 hours per week for 36 weeks and students will be expected to complete an additional two hours minimum of self-study each week. The timetable is usually over two and a half consecutive days.The retail automotive sector employs over 500,000 people with a turnover of 146 billion a year! This programme is suitable for those individuals who wish to undertake a qualification which will support their progress into the retail motor vehicle industry, either directly or after completion of ...more on College website

Course information

Name: Entry 3 Foundation Diploma in Vehicle Technology Group C Qualification title: Diploma for the Introduction to Vehicle Technology (Entry 3) (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding The Institute of the Motor Industry Created 20160909 06:30:38 Updated 20160909 06:30:38

Entry requirements

For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS. Equipment required For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS.

Provider

Eastleigh College
Further Education
experts@eastleigh.ac.uk
023 8091 1000
https://www.eastleigh.ac.uk/

Address

Chestnut Avenue Town: Eastleigh County:Hampshire