Automotive Light Vehicle Service and Repair IMI Level 1 Diploma

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Study Mode: Full Time Programme Component Course Level: 1

Get on the road to a great career in the automotive industry with the Level 1 Diploma in Automotive.

This pre-apprenticeship programme will develop your skills and knowledge in a range of areas and give you a multi-skilled qualification which will enable you to progress to a higher level qualification or an apprenticeship in the area that interests you the most.

You will learn skills in light vehicle service and repair, vehicle body repair, vehicle body refinishing, valeting and vehicle construction and use your skills in a realistic working environment in our modern industry-standard workshop.

* Coming soon! *

Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, opening in September 2024.

The brand new, purpose-built centre will be equipped with the latest automotive equipment for electric, hybrid and traditional vehicles including a Lucas Nuelle Training rig, ADAS and Bosch diagnostic equipment.

All automotive courses, which currently run at the Paget Road campus, will be based at the Wellington Road campus from September 2024.

Keep up-to-date with the progress of the construction and fit-out of the centre here

To access this course you will be required to:

Have three or more GCSEs at grade G/1 or above
Attend an interview at the college
Complete an online assessment to determine your current skills and knowledge

During the course you will study a range of modules from the following selection:

Vehicle engine lubrication systems
Vehicle engine cooling systems
Vehicle fuel and exhaust systems
Vehicle spark ignition systems
Vehicle electrical systems
Vehicle braking systems
Vehicle transmission systems
Vehicle steering and suspension systems
Vehicle wheels and tyre systems
Vehicle hand skills and manufacturing techniques

By studying this course you will:

Learn about the automotive industry
Gain an understanding of the principles and procedures for carrying out basic vehicle checks and repairs
Improve your skills in vehicle valeting
Learn the basic principles of vehicle construction
Find out how engines and components operate
Learn about maintenance and the use of tools
Gain skills in the removal and refitting of body panels
Learn basic vehicle body repairs such as filler repairs and painting techniques
Find out about health and safety

Throughout the course you will be assessed through observation of practical tasks, written assessments, assignments, research and online tests.

Succesful completion of the course will enable you to:

Progress to Level 2 Diploma in either Vehicle Technology, Vehicle Inspection or Vehicle Body and Paint
Pursue an apprenticeship in the automotive industry