Automotive Care Occupations Level 2

You must complete the Introduction to Motor Vehicle and Transport Maintenance Level 1 to join this course.

Along with this, you will attend an interview to see if the course is right for you.

You will also need a positive reference from your tutor.

• Health and Safety in the Automotive Environment
• Customer Service Skills in the Automotive Sector
• Routine Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
• Routine Engine System Maintenance
• Replacing Vehicle Chassis Components
• Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems
• Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Operation
• Hazard Awareness and Safety Precautions
• Motor Vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Components

You will learn in the advanced Motor Vehicle workshop at the Somer Valley Campus.

Here, you will experience a realistic automotive space while you learn valuable automotive skills for your first role.

A work placement is part of this course.

This prepares you for a real automotive opportunity and helps you stand out in the job market as an experienced, young technician.

We encourage you to find your own placement and look at the opportunities the college offers.

Assessments are a mix of practical and written because Bath College wants you to meet the current demands in the automotive industry.

You can progress to an automotive apprenticeship after you complete this course to earn a salary while you learn in a real garage.

Or, if you would like to continue studying, you can progress to a higher-level automotive qualification.

The Somer Valley Campus also offers the following extra learning support:

• One-to-one learning coaches
• Specialist technology, like speech-to-text or text-to-speech software
• Accessible learning materials, like braille, large print, or electronic
• Study skill workshops to build time management and study skills
• Extra time and separate rooms for exams
• Communication support, like sign language interpreters
• Transition support from school to college or college to work

And, if you have a concern at the college, our friendly Welfare team are here to listen.

Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one chat.

You will need to cover costs for any trips on this course.

But we will notify you at the start of the academic year about any organised trips.

If you need help with travel costs to the college or free college meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details about our bursary.