What are the aims of this course?
How long is the course?
What are the areas covered by this course?
As well as the topics covered below, maths and English are a considerable part of the course and will also need to be completed.
This course covers:
- Understanding the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry
- Understanding spark ignition engine systems, components and operation
- Understanding compression ignition engine systems, components and operation
- Understanding steering and suspension systems components and maintenance (4 wheels or more)
- Understanding vehicle braking systems components and maintenance
- Understanding vehicle wheels and tyre construction and maintenance
- Understanding vehicle exhaust systems components and maintenance
- Understanding low carbon technologies in the automotive industry
- Understanding vehicle electrical foundation skills
- Understanding light vehicle construction
- Understanding how to remove and replace light vehicle electrical units and components
- Understanding how to remove and replace light vehicle chassis units and components
- Understanding inspection, repair and replacement of high performance light vehicle tyres
What qualifications do I need to do this course?
How is the course assessed?
Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the course?
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
What will I be able to go on to do after I've completed this course?
This qualification will give you the opportunity to progress onto higher level qualifications in automotive and engineering related subjects such as the IMIAL Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.