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Level 3 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles CG

Next Open Event · 13th October 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Designed to introduce you to modern vehicle diagnostic techniques, this course will help you to identify faults on all major vehicle systems.

Throughout your course, you will develop your knowledge and skills in core systems before investigating common faults, causes and how to identify them. Based in our fully equipped workshops, you will also learn electronic and non-electronic methods of fault diagnosis, using modern equipment.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you may study include:

• Knowledge of diagnosing and rectifying automotive vehicle auxiliary electrical faults
• Knowledge and competency in diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle engine faults
• Knowledge of diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle transmission and drive line faults
• Competency in diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle engine chassis
• Extending practical skills to complete synoptic assessments

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

50% Assessment – Coursework 50% Assessment – Exam Apprenticeship Option

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Garage Managers and Proprietors

Up to £63,371
/year

Garage managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the day-to-day running of garages and specialist vehicle maintenance and repair establishments.

Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters

Up to £60,604
/year

Metal working production and maintenance fitters erect, install and repair electrical and mechanical plant and industrial machinery, fit and assemble parts and sub-assemblies in the manufacture of metal products and […]

Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters

Up to £39,096
/year

Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters fit, repair and adjust tyres, exhausts and windscreens on cars, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.

Vehicle Body Builders and Repairers

Up to £47,256
/year

Vehicle body builders and repairers construct and repair the bodies of road vehicles, and fit interior and exterior fittings to vehicle bodies.

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles CG
Jake

Jake

Level 3 Motorsport

Student Voice

The best part about College is the hands-on experience, actually working on cars! My ambition is to work as a mechanic for a Formula One team.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

Full-Time

Location

Doncaster College

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Questions? Call 01724 281 111 or email customer.services.team@dncolleges.ac.uk