The course consists of mandatory and optional units.

The mandatory units include:

• Operation of Vehicle Systems
• Vehicle Engine Principles, Operation, Service and Repair
• Vehicle Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
• Vehicle Technology Project

Examples of optional units:

• Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Petrol Injection Systems for Spark Injection Systems
• Diesel Fuel Injection Systems for Compression Ignition Engines
• Vehicle Engine Transmission Systems
• Vehicle Suspension, Steering and Breaking Systems
• Mathematics for Technicians
• Engineering Design
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Routine Vehicle Maintenance
• Vehicle Layout and Operation of Systems
• Applications of Vehicle Science and Applied Mathematics
• Vehicle Engine System Principle

The aim of the course is to give students wishing to gain employment in the Body Repair/ Refinishing industry a recognised qualification.

Areas of study include: Work Safely and Effectively, Vehicle Paint Application, Vehicle Paint Materials, Vehicle Paint Equipment, Vehicle Preparation and Technical Information.

Functional Skills: Students will also be required to carry out Key Skills qualifications in Communication and Application of Number at Level 1

The units of study will include:

• Working Safely and effectively during Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Foundation Skills for Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Light Vehicle Construction & Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Operating Principles of Light Vehicle Tyres, Brakes, Steering and Suspension systems
• Operating Principles or Light Vehicle Engine
• Operating Principles & Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission system
• Operating Principles & Maintenance of Light Vehicle Electrical & Electronic System

Functional Skills: Students will also be required to carry out Key Skills qualifications in Communication and Application of Number at Level 1.

The course is a mixture of practical and theoretical knowledge. Approximately 25% of the week will be classroom based

The aim of this course is to give students wishing to gain employment in the Body Repair/ Refinishing industry a recognised qualification.

Areas of study include: Health & Safety; Vehicle Paint Application; Vehicle Paint Equipment; Vehicle Paint Materials; Valet Vehicles.

Functional Skills: Students will also be required to carry out Key Skills qualifications in Communication and Application of Number at Level 2

This is a course designed to give you the skill and knowledge used in the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

Areas of study for Level 2 include: Health & Safety, Foundation Skills, Vehicle Construction & Routine, Maintenance: Tyres and Brakes; Suspension, Steering, Cooling; Engines, Fuel SI and CI, Transmission; Electrical and Electronic Systems.

Functional Skills: Students will also be required to carry out Key Skills qualifications in Communication and Application of Number at Level 2

This level 3 qualification covers technical needs for today's motor vehicle repair industry, including preparation and application procedures and the diagnosis and rectifying of paint faults. It provides essential knowledge for vehicle body and paint operators working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and specialist body and paint businesses.

It is a learning programme which involves students studying both the theory and practical aspects of the following:

Carrying out complete refinishing operations

Mixing and matching paint colours

Identifying and rectifying paint defects and faults

Students also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage

The course consists of a mix of theory training with 4 online tests and a number of practical tasks on Advanced Chassis; Braking; Transmission and Electrical Systems. A portfolio of evidence is required which supports the tasks undertaken. The course is aimed at the diagnostic aspect of the vehicles and builds upon the knowledge gained at Levels 1 and 2.