Automotive Maintenance

Automotive Maintenance
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance
If you are motivated and wish to prepare yourself for a career in the automotive industry, then this is the course for you.
Is this course right for me?
This one year course is a practical subject, half of the course is based in our custom built workshops where you will develop your hands-on skills on a range of College vehicles and equipment, with the remainder of the time studying theory in our fully resourced classrooms.
- Two GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include Mathematics/Numeracy and Science
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
Mandatory units to be studied include:
• Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Knowledge in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Skills to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
• Knowledge to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
• Introduction to Vehicle Technology and Workshop Methods and Processes
• Carry out Basic Routine Vehicle Maintenance
The units have been developed to provide flexibility for these qualifications. Learners will develop their knowledge and skills in a mainly practical setting which will help them prepare for further studies in a variety of automotive industries or employment.
Additional units may include:
• Skills in Vehicle Engine Lubrication Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Engine Cooling Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Fuel and Exhaust Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Spark Ignition Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Electrical Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Braking Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Transmission Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Wheel and Tyre Systems
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College
Grade C or above in both
Grade D
Grade E or F
Grade G or below
Grade C or above in both
Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
Grade D
A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
Grade E or F
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
Grade G or below
A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Online examination
On successful completion, you can work towards the trade standard qualification Level 2 Diploma. If you gain an apprenticeship, you will be able to move smoothly into a Level 2 day release apprenticeship programme.
Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Engineering flame retardant coveralls - £35
- Engineering safety boots - £14/£35
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2023/24
- There is an annual workshop fee for this course (£20 - £60), payable before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Additional Information
Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy; if you have a talent for sport we would like to hear from you.
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What are the entry requirements?
- Two GCSEs at grade D or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include Mathematics/Numeracy and Science
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student – what are the entry requirements?
Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Mandatory units to be studied include:
• Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Knowledge in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
• Skills to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
• Knowledge to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
• Introduction to Vehicle Technology and Workshop Methods and Processes
• Carry out Basic Routine Vehicle Maintenance
The units have been developed to provide flexibility for these qualifications. Learners will develop their knowledge and skills in a mainly practical setting which will help them prepare for further studies in a variety of automotive industries or employment.
Additional units may include:
• Skills in Vehicle Engine Lubrication Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Engine Cooling Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Fuel and Exhaust Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Spark Ignition Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Electrical Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Braking Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Transmission Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems
• Skills in Vehicle Wheel and Tyre Systems
Can I do this course in Welsh?
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Online examination
What can I do next?
On successful completion, you can work towards the trade standard qualification Level 2 Diploma. If you gain an apprenticeship, you will be able to move smoothly into a Level 2 day release apprenticeship programme.
Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Engineering flame retardant coveralls - £35
- Engineering safety boots - £14/£35
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2023/24
- There is an annual workshop fee for this course (£20 - £60), payable before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Additional information
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Mode: | |
Online Learning Elements? | Yes |