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Motor Vehicle

Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme.

Course Code

FLTVLA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

Assessment

Students will achieve the course by completing written assignments & completing practical assessments.

About the course

This practical course is designed to give you an awareness of all of the major operating systems of a vehicle as well as developing transferable skills allowing you to progress to further study and ultimately employment.

Career options

Successful completion and the required entry requirements can lead to the Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.

Our Motor Vehicle courses will teach you motor vehicle maintenance and repair in our purpose built workshop based at St Albans Campus. Our Motor Vehicle Maintenance courses are taught by experienced motor-trade professionals. They will give you the relevant skills to start a motor vehicle apprenticeship or begin work in the industry.

Course Content - What will I learn?

Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment Skills to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment Knowledge to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment Introduction to Automotive Technology and Workshop Skills Carry out Basic Routine Vehicle Maintenance Skills in Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Standard Light Vehicle Tyres Knowledge in Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Standard Light Vehicle Tyres

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Students will achieve the course by completing written assignments & completing practical assessments.