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Part Time Qualifications - Automotive Maintenance Award L1

Course Type
Skills to Progress
Campus
Level

Level 1

Duration

22 Weeks

Course Overview

Course ID:
4605

Want to turn your love for cars into a career? The IMI Level 1 Award in Automotive Maintenance is your first step.

If you want the key knowledge, understanding, and practical skills to get started in the sector, this practical qualification will give you the talent that employers want.

Best of all, you don't need any vehicle maintenance experience. This is your chance to kickstart your career in the industry and start from scratch.

Why should you take this course?

  • Learn the latest automotive skills to stand out in the job market.
  • Feel confident when you progress to a higher-level automotive course.
  • Understand the complex engine operations to take the next step.
  • Earn a recognised qualification that fits around your schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements

You don't need vehicle maintenance experience, so you can switch careers or take your first step into the automotive industry with ease.

But we do recommend that you have a good standard of English and Maths to succeed.

You will attend an interview with the course tutor.

At the interview, which may include an assessment, the tutor will decide if the course is right for you.

This is also your chance to ask questions about the course.

What topics are covered?

Mandatory Units:
• Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Tools, Equipment, and Consumable Materials for Vehicle Maintenance

Optional Units:
• Engine Operation and Components
• Lubrication System Components and Maintenance
• Engine Cooling System Components and Maintenance
• Spark Ignition System Components and Maintenance
• Exhaust System Components and Maintenance
• Steering System Components and Maintenance
• Suspension System Components and Maintenance
• Braking System Components and Maintenance

How will I be taught and assessed?

You will learn at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock in the state-of-the-art Automotive Centre.

Here, you will learn in a realistic garage environment, so you feel confident in a garage setting after you complete the qualification.

And our experienced tutors will guide you throughout every lesson.

A combination of practical focus and online tests means you will have both the practical experience and expert knowledge to add to your CV and show employers.

What can I do next?

You can progress to the full IMI Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance or an Autocare Technician Level 2 apprenticeship to earn while you learn.

And this could be your fast track into the automotive sector.

If you're unsure about your next step, you can discuss your options with your tutor or email careers@bathcollege.ac.uk to talk to our Careers Advisers.

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