Achieving an introductory automotive qualification gives you the background knowledge you need to advance onto a Level 2 or Level 3 or apprenticeship. Completing an automotive apprenticeship can lead to employment as an automotive technician or vehicle paint technician.
You choose 10 units from a range, totalling 45 credits. Some examples of the units available include:
The qualification will be based on the guided learning hours set by the awarding body.
Level 1 Vehicle Systems Maintenance
You will be assessed on the knowledge and skills taught in college over?10 units.
Apply online and you will be interviewed by a member of staff. These courses are very popular so apply today to secure your position.
Minimum of 1 GCSE at Grade 3 in either Maths or English, a suitable reference and a successful interview.
You will need a passion for motor vehicles and an interest in how vehicles need to be repaired to manufacture standards.
Good levels of English and Maths are important for your success in your course, your chosen vocation and life. Throughout your course you will continue to develop your English and Maths skills in your vocational classes.
If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.
Achieving an introductory automotive qualification gives you the background knowledge you need to advance on to a Level 2 or Level 3 even an apprenticeship.
Woodlands Campus
Sept-2025
Various
TBC
N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
TRAQA043CCF0
Full Time
Job holders in this unit group construct and repair the bodies of road vehicles, and fit interior and exterior fittings to vehicle bodies.
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, and repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.
Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers sell new and used vehicles to the general public, and vehicle accessories and parts to garages, vehicle dealerships and the general public.
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters fit, repair and adjust tyres, exhausts and windscreens on cars, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, and repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.