Age 16-18
You could progress onto a Level 1 course within the motor vehicle department, or employment opportunities could include Entry Level work or an apprenticeship within an auto repair shop or similar automotive company.
Course Overview
Entry requirements
Assessment
Course information
This Entry Level course is a vocational foundation learning qualification which is primarily designed to engage and motivate 16 to 18 year olds who are interested in learning about the maintenance of motor vehicles and the various roles that are available in the motor industry.
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On this course there is a combination of mandatory and optional units which provides students with the flexibility of achieving and progressing in small manageable steps. There is a practical approach to assessment which includes many visual questioning techniques, which builds interest for the student. The majority of the course takes place in a practical environment with workshop tools and equipment.
You will also develop an understanding of motor vehicle workshop safety and will learn about the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry.
English and Maths will also be studied alongside this course.
Key topics
- Routine cooling and lubrication system checks
- Routine braking system checks
- Routine wheel and tyre checks
- Routine vehicle checks
- Basic vehicle valeting
- Light vehicle construction
- Principles of engine components and operation
- Principles of light vehicle steering and suspension systems
- Principles of component fitting
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How you are assessed
You will be assessed through one online test and a practical demonstration of your individual abilities.
The following units are all mandatory: Introduction to motor vehicle workshop safety; Introduction to the retail automotive maintena
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Why study at NCC?
- We are Ofsted-rated Outstanding, so you can expect exceptional teaching and support you can trust
- Expert tutors bring real-world industry experience into every lesson
- Flexible learning options let you tailor study to your life and ambitions
- Broad career pathways: from entry level through to professional qualifications
- One-to-one support with academic advice, wellbeing services and financial guidance
- Modern, industry-standard facilities: labs, workshops, digital tools and performance spaces
- Courses co-designed with employers to match local and national job markets
- Strong employer partnerships offer placements, live projects and networking opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive community where you can flourish and succeed
With regeneration projects and trade opportunities booming, New City College is the perfect place to gain the practical skills for a successful career in Construction and Skilled Trades, one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries.
Through employer partnerships, work placements and apprenticeship pathways, you’ll get real on-the-job experience in trades like engineering, carpentry, motor vehicle, bricklaying, plumbing and electrical installation.
We’re proud to be one of only 10 Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs) in the UK, receiving extra investment to deliver cutting-edge training where the industry needs it most. With links to major employers including Vinci, Kier, Mace and SWIFT Brickwork, you’ll leave with the skills, experience and confidence to succeed. And with employers often coming to NCC first to fill vacancies, our students get the inside track on new job opportunities.
Available Campuses
Dates
Start: 01/09/2025
End: 03/07/2026
Start: 01/09/2026
End: 02/07/2027
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