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Motor Vehicle (Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) VCQ Advanced Certificate Level 3 (Sept '12)
Mechanics courses in Brighton
Course code: B10363
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: VRQ Diploma Level 3
Starting and ending month: September to June
Days of the week: TBC
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College East, Wilson Avenue
Course aims:
Have you always wanted to work in the motor vehicle industry? Would you like to learn invaluable skills that you can carry through life no matter what career you have?
City College is the leading provider of Motor Vehicle Studies and has been training young men and women since 1946, supporting students to achieve in their studies which are all industry led. The Motor Vehicle department is one of the most successful in the College.
Our Full-time courses are all Vocational VRQ courses and are certified and recognised by the Institute of the Motor Vehicle
This qualification is ideal for service technicians and is considered the final step towards becoming a qualified mechanic at a basic level. Most employers would then also expect 6 to 12 months minimum of experience within a commercial garage environment.
All our courses involve students studying both the theory and practical aspects of light vehicle maintenance including health and safety and other skills associated with working in a garage and this blend ensures a diverse range of learning opportunities for our students. No two days are the same!
This is the final point on the progression route from novice to a basic qualified mechanic, a journey which will present a host of employment opportunities from fast fit to Formula One.
Students will learn key skills and gain an in insight into light vehicle technology. Through our enrichment opportunities and tutorial program students will see a growth in their personal and social development.
To find out more about our Motor Vehicle department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/motor-vehicle
Course content:
On this course you will study:
* Diagnosis and Rectification of: Engine and component faults
* Chassis system faults
* Auxiliary equipment electrical faults
Facilities for students:
students will study at our state of the art new flagship workshop facility at CCE.
Tutors:
- Steve Philliben, Personal Tutor for all groups and Team leader For Motor Vehicle Department. Successfully managing medium to large organisations since 1996.
- Frank Tomline, Motor Vehicle Lecturer for all Levels. A qualified engineer Frank has been teaching 1991.
- Phil Hill, Motor Vehicle Lecturer for all Levels. Phil recently joined the department and was previously running a very successful repair garage in Brighton.
- Brian Lawrence, an old hand Brian has been with us since 1974! Brian is both a Motor Vehicle Lecturer and workshop technician. Brian can fix anything!
- Ronnie Dawson, a qualified Aircraft Engineer who ran a successful garage specialising in the repair and sale of Japanese cars, Motor Vehicle Lecturer for all Levels.
- Eddie McCaskil, Motor Vehicle Workshop Technician.
Assessment: Assesments will consist of Practical Assessments, On Line Assessment, Written Assessments and the completion of a Portfolio
UCAS Tariff: Level 3
Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry Awards
Entry Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 Diploma or a minimum of 18 months Motor Vehicle industry experience.
Interview for entry: Interview required
Pre-entry preparation:
Hillier’s Fundamentals Of Motor Vehicle
Progression and links:
After successfully completing the Level 3 award you will have the skills and confidence to apply for one of the wide range of vehicle repair jobs in all types of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots.
Work experience opportunities:
Motor Vehicle is well known to the Motor Trade business community in the city. The college has been the cities biggest provider of trained mechanics since 1946.
Academic Centre:
CMTV - Motor Vehicle
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
| Additional costs | Payment due | Total |
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Tool Box 2009 price - £68.29 _ Bought direct via the Motor Vehicle Department Hillier’s 5th Edition – Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology – ISBN – 0-7487-8082-3 - £16 Steel Toe Cap Boots and Overalls - £20 (approx)
Financial assistance information.
How to apply for full-time courses.
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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