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Motor Vehicle - Vehicle Fitting Principles -Diploma Level 2 ( Sept '12)
Course code: TBC
Course category: Full-time
Starting and ending month: September to June
Course duration: 32 weeks
Course aims:
Have you always wanted to work in the motor vehicle industry and become a motor mechanic? Would you like to learn invaluable skills that you can carry through life no matter what career you have?
City College is a 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 and has recently moved into fantastic new state of the art workshop.
Our Full-time courses are all Vocational VRQ courses and are certified and recognised by the Institute of the Motor Vehicle
This motor vehicle course is is a level 2 qualification and will teach you a full range of routine vehicle fitting procedures. It provides you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a vehicle fitter working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages, dealerships and fast fit businesses.
To find out more about our Motor Vehicle department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/motor-vehicle
Course content:
On the course you'll study both the theory and practical aspects of some of the following:
- Inspecting, repairing and replacing: high performance light vehicle tyres and motorcycle tyres.
- Carrying out light vehicle front wheel alignment
- Inspecting and replacing light vehicle: clutches, exhaust components, suspension dampers, vehicle batteries and braking systems
- Safe use of oxy-acetylene.
- Assessing and securing a roadside situation.
You'll also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace, agreeing customer vehicle needs and other skills associated with working in a garage.
Facilities for students:
Our students benefit from learning in a new state-of-the-art 11-car workshop, designed to meet the needs of the modern day service technician. The workshop offers MOT standard equipment such as a brake roller tester, rolling road dynamometer, tyre and engine bays, five ramps, modern IT facilities and an external valeting area.
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: The assessment of this VRQ is made up of 2 components:
a. IMI Awards set Practical Tasks
b. IMI Awards set Online Testing
Awarding Body: VRQ
Entry Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Level 1 Diploma or a minimum of 12 months Motor Vehicle industry experience.
Interview for entry: Interview required
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.
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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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