Key Details

Course Area:

Motor Vehicle

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

Start Date:

Monday 1st September 2025

Duration:

1 year

Location:

Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU

Course code:

C033800 / Q033801

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Course Introduction

This course is perfect if you’re interested in cars and are wanting to take your first step into the motor industry.

You’ll learn the theory behind vehicle maintenance, the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a motor vehicle technician, and how to deal with car maintenance and repair.

You can expect to put everything you learn into practice at a fully equipped garage and servicing centre at London Road. You’ll also get to work alongside experienced technicians, so you can learn from people who are already in the trade.

Units of study include options from:

Engine systems, components and operations
Engine liquid cooling and lubrication systems
Steering and suspension systems
Vehicle braking systems
Routine vehicle maintenance
Wheels and tyres
Exhaust systems
Spark ignition systems
Electrical foundation skills

Mandatory units studied are:

Health and safety
Tools, equipment and materials

Course Information

Qualification

Level 1 College Certificate

Level

Level 1

Entry Requirements

You’ll need 4 GCSE’s with minimum grade 3 in both Maths and English Language.

Teaching & Assessment

Course assessment is made up of three elements:

Portfolio of Evidence in Skills
Knowledge of Practical Tasks
Online Testing

Progression

To progress onto Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles the year after, you will need to have improved your English & Maths grades to a 4 in both, achieved a merit overall and passed the progression assessment.

Additional Information

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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