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Motor Vehicle Maintenance Advanced (Level 3)

Motor Vehicle student working on a car at our Central Bedfordshire College Campus.

Overview

Motor Vehicle Maintenance Advanced (Level 3)

The qualifications are aimed at learners aged 16+ who would like to develop practical skills and understanding in motor vehicle systems.

These qualifications allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the automotive industry.

Learners will work in a realistic environment.

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Course information

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Entry requirements

Essential:  4 GCSE’s grades 9-4, 2 of which are Maths and English, plus Level 2 Motor Vehicle.

 What qualification will I gain?

You will gain : City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma and Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (7290-13).

How will I be assessed?

Observation, online exams, portfolio evidence.

Course content

What will I study?
  • Skills in Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Faults
  • Skills in Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Chassis System Faults
  • Skills in Diagnosing and Rectifying Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults
  • Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Faults
  • Knowledge in Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Chassis Faults
  • Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Light Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults
  • Skills in the Diagnosing and Rectifying of Automotive Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults

These qualifications allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the automotive industry.

Next steps

Course progression:

Level 4 in Vehicle Maintenance, Apprenticeship in vehicle maintenance

Career progression:

employment in a garage

Additional information

PPE is mandatory –

  • Steel toe capped boots or shoes
  • Work trousers or overalls
  • Safety Goggles/glasses
Available Courses
Cbc Dunstable Luton Road
Starts: 09/09/2024
Type: Full Time
Length: 35 weeks
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s):
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Funding Information

All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.

If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.

If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.

Full-time Fee Flow Chart

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.

Find out more

If you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater Manchester
  • Greater London
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Tees Valley
  • West of England
  • West Midlands
  • Sheffield
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Barnsley and Doncaster
  • West Yorkshire
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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.

 

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.