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Level 2
Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Diploma – Level 2
COURSE OVERVIEW
You’ll continue to build your skills through in-depth theory and practical assignments, becoming increasingly confident in your abilities. You’ll learn how the individual components of cars work together, from fuel, air and exhaust systems to transmission and driveline units. You’ll also cover inspection and servicing, further essential abilities to boost your employability. Every learner at Crawley College who is under 19 will undertake a personal Study Programme designed to develop them academically, practically and personally. Study Programmes contain 3 essential elements:
- Subject Course – Vocational or chosen Academic subject, usually studied for 12 – 16 hours a week.
- English and Maths – Every learner will work towards GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths or Functional Skills. Learners who have already achieved a Grade 4 or C will extend their English and Maths through in-class activities.
- ACES – Our own brand of pastoral support.
You will have specific time in your timetable for each of the three elements above and you will be expected to attend all elements throughout the year. Study programmes are designed to help you meet your maximum potential and progress to the next level of study or into work.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The entry requirements for the qualification will be assessed on an individual basis. Selection criteria for entry will take into account your existing academic/vocational qualifications and experience, and interest in working in the retail automotive industry.
You will need to have GCSE grade 4 or higher in either English or Maths, plus another 3 x GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Previous completion of a Level 1 IMI Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent is required.
Successful candidates will receive the IMIAL Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles. Candidates who achieve this award can progress to the full time Level 3 Diploma, or into an Apprenticeship (dependent upon full time employment within the light vehicle service and repair industry).
Assessment of practical ability is carried out in the college workshops during the course. Assessment of technical knowledge is carried out via on-line examination. Candidates must pass nine on-line multiple choice exams to achieve this award.
There is a compulsory fee for the course of £40.
This covers the cost of materials and consumables required for the course.
Please go direct to our online store for information on kits/uniforms and compulsory supplement fees
You are required to provide your own safety footwear and overalls; these are mandatory for use in the workshops and are not part of the course cost.
Students 16-18 year olds will not have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment, a food allowance and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances. Students aged 19 and over will have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances.
For further information please contact the Admissions Team by emailing admissions@crawley.ac.uk or by calling 01293 442200 – press option 2 for Admissions.