Heavy Vehicle (Introduction)

L1 Level 1
Full Time
2 September 2027 — 23 June 2028
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

This Automotive Engineering Level 1 course will suit anyone who is interested in a career in (HGV) Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.

What you will study

The course includes the following topics:

  • Health and Safety
  • Tools and Equipment
  • (HGV) Heavy Vehicle Engines
  • Lubrication system
  • Cooling System
  • Wheels and Tyres
  • Servicing
  • and many more…

Entry requirements

Applicants would benefit from achieving 3 GCSEs Grades D-F. Alternatively, applicants will be considered based on interview and a satisfactory skills scan, with a desire and commitment to complete the course they would wish to study. Successful candidates will require PPE for this course, including steel toe cap boots and overalls.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

2 September 2027

End date

23 June 2028

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

MVCC1F05
L1

Qualification

Heavy Vehicle (Introduction)

Career prospects & further study

18,000

Wales has about 8% of the UK’s automotive manufacturing and has a skilled workforce of 18,000 people and a £3 billion turnover annually.

Learners can progress from the Level 1 programme into a Level 2 programme in a relevant qualification or onto an apprenticeship within the Automotive industry.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Automotive Centre,
City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE