• 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

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.