Vehicle Mechanics Introduction

L1 Level 1
Part Time
13 January 2025 — 19 May 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

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 fee per year

Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00

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.
Key information

Start date

13 January 2025

End date

19 May 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

MVCC1P03
L1

Qualification

IMI Level 1 Award in Automotive Maintenance

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What our students say

"Studying at CAVC has been really enjoyable. The College have the best facilities in Cardiff and has helped me achieve my goals." 

Automotive
Omer Waheed
Level 3 Vehicle Body Repair

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.

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Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

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