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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Diploma

Level 3

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Key Info

Learning Area   Motor Vehicle
Delivery Mode   Full-time
Duration   1 Year
Course Code   10565-CAM-22,10497-STA-22


Dates & Locations

Course Type   16-19, Adult
Location   Cornwall College Camborne
Start Date   05/09/2022


Course Type   16-19, Adult
Location   Cornwall College St Austell
Start Date   05/09/2022

As a qualified mechanic you could work in an amazingly diverse industry, whether servicing, repairing, working managing a fl­eet or as a mobile specialist, once qualified there are lots of career opportunities. Modern technology means you won’t just be working with sockets, wrenches and pliers to repair engines, with modern cars now requiring computer diagnostics for fault finding and repairs you will become familiar with the latest technology, repair techniques and testing.

We offer a range of professional qualifications and training that will allow you to become a qualified mechanic, whatever level you start at. The courses on this page show how you can study full-time to become a light vehicle specialist in general maintenance and repair. Level 1, 2 and 3 need to be achieved to be fully qualified.

This one-year course will provide you with the chance to become a fully qualified light vehicle technician.

  What You Will Learn

You will gain higher practical skills training in our state-of-the-art workshops and working garages and on completion you will be able to understand and diagnose faults on a range of systems, have the knowledge and experience to be able to supervise others and have some understanding of how to run your own business, or work to become a diagnostic technician.

Areas you will cover include: engine faults, transmission issues, steering and suspension, chassis rectification, and electrical and electronic diagnostic testing.

  Entry Requirements

GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above, plus a relevant Level 2 qualification or experience in the sector

  Work Experience

As part of your course you will be required to carry out Work Experience and/or an Industry Placement.

  Progression

Progress the workplace or meet your ambition of setting up your own business. You may also wish to do further specialist training in bodywork and painting or inspection and testing to broaden your expertise and develop your career.

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# MotorVehicle # VehicleMaintenance # VehicleRepair # cars2021

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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