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Motor Vehicle- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3

at Barnsley College, Barnsley · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you love cars and enjoy fixing things, this could be a perfect career for you. Motor vehicle technicians repair and service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and coaches. They work on all vehicle mechanics and electrics, from engines and exhaust systems to air-conditioning and security. For individuals who love to be around cars, becoming a motor vehicle technician is a dream job. Motor vehicle technicians repair and tune engines to maximum running efficiency, install parts and accessories, and repair dented body panels. The topics you will study are as follows: -Automotive vehicle workshop practices. -Inspection of vehicles. -Diagnose and rectify faults in engines systems. -Diagnose and rectify faults in chassis systems. -Diagnose and rectify faults in transmission systems. -Employability rights and responsibilities and health and safety legislation. -Applied Maths, Electronics, Science and ICT. You can view the awarding body course specifications by clicking on the link below; http://awarding.theimi.org.uk/Qualifications/L3-Diploma-in-Light-Vehicle-Maintenance-and-Repair-Competence ?What can I do next? Employment: This course can form the foundations for future study and work in this industry. Education: This programme offers progression onto a Foundation Degree in Engineering at a Higher Education institution. You will achieve Vehicle Maintenance Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 Starting in September this course will be completed in one year.

What you need to get on

Diploma: Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 plus GCSE English at grade 4 or above and GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above Extended Diploma: Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 plus GCSE English at grade 4 or above and GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Barnsley

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