Automotive

Year 1: Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths. Year 2: You will need to have completed Year 1. Year 3: You will need to have completed Year 2.

Assessment throughout the course are mostly practical, allowing you to demonstrate your skills in real-world scenarios. You will also complete online assignments and sit online exams as part of your overall assessment.

You can progress through our Automotive courses before moving to an apprenticeship, university or employment.

Year 1

• Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Tools, Equipment and Consumable Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
• Engine Operation and Components
• Lubrication System Components and Maintenance
• Engine Cooling System Components and Maintenance
• Spark Ignition System Components and Maintenance
• Spark Ignition Engine Fuel System Components and Maintenance
• Compression Ignition Engine Fuel System Components and Maintenance
• Exhaust System Components and Maintenance
• Steering System Components and Maintenance
• Suspension System Components and Maintenance
• Braking System Components and Maintenance
• Wheel and Tyre Construction and Maintenance
• Vehicle Transmission System Components and Maintenance
• Vehicle Electrical Circuits and Components

Year 2

• Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Environment
• Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices Used in the Automotive Environment
• Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling Systems
• Light Vehicle Fuel, Ignition, Air and Exhaust Systems
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Engine Units and Components
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical Units and Components
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components
• Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Units and Components
• Routine Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection

Year 3

• Diagnosis and Rectification of Vehicle Engine Faults
• Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Chassis Faults
• Diagnosis and Rectification of Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
• Advanced Light Vehicle Diagnostics
• Advanced Braking, Steering and Suspension Systems
• Advanced Engine Management Systems
• Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems
• Complex Fault Finding and Repair Techniques
• Health and Safety in an Automotive Environment

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You will be encouraged to secure an industry-related work placement during your course. While this is not mandatory, gaining workplace experience will provide valuable skills and knowledge that can significantly benefit you in Year 3.