Vehicle Mechanics (Introduction)
About this course
This course is an ideal stepping stone for anyone looking to improve their vehicle repair and maintenance skills, or an ideal stepping stone for those looking to progress into the large vehicle repair and recovery sector.
What you will study
All learners will develop their knowledge and skills in the following three units:
- Health and safety practices in vehicle maintenance and good housekeeping in the automotive environment.
- Tools, equipment and materials for vehicle maintenance.
Introduction to the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry.
Course fees
Administration Fee: £45.00
Awarding Organisation Fee: £96.00
Entry requirements
Suitable candidates must have 4 GCSEs Grade A* - E to include Maths A* - E (or equivalent) and English A*-E (or equivalent). Alternatively, candidates must have some form of industry-relevant knowledge. PPE is required for this course, steel toe cap boots are essential.
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.
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I didn’t really enjoy the classroom environment in school, so I decided to do a more practical course. I found the staff treat you like an adult here. I started on the Level 1 Vehicle Repair and Refinishing course, before moving on to Level 2 and then onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship. The facilities at the College are great, they have all the correct tools and the staff are really knowledgeable. My tutors have backed me all the way – they even put me in touch with local employers and helped me gain some work experience.
I’ve learned so much and I’ve gained a lot more confidence. I competed in WorldSkills this year and finished second in Wales for Vehicle Refinishing. I’ll be competing in the UK Finals next – I cant’ wait! I feel like I’ve come a long way since first joining the College, I know that if I keep doing what I’m doing to the best of abilities I can have a great career and maybe even have a business my own one day.
