Each unit is assessed by means of practical assessment and multiple choice online exams.
This study programme starts in September and lasts for one year.
Four GSCEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
Due to the technical content of the course, the above are recommended entry requirements.
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting.
Do you want to maintain and repair different types of vehicles including cars, vans or trucks?
This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in starting or developing a career in the motor industry.
You will study in our Automotive Technologies Centre where you will have the opportunity to work on a range of vehicles.
Course themes:
You will work in real, practical situations to enable you to develop the skills and experience necessary to perform fitting operations on a modern motor car safely and efficiently.
You will study the following units:
Developing self and working safely with others in which you will learn how to:
Remove and refit chassis components which you will learn how to:
You can view the awarding body specifications here.
Each unit is assessed by means of practical assessment and multiple choice online exams.
You will require writing and drawing materials. You will also need suitable footwear and clothing for workshop activities.
Automotive Technologies Centre (ATC)
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
On completion of this programme learners that show good progress and achievement can be considered for entry on to the Motor Vehicle Modern Apprenticeship programmes offered by local companies in partnership with Barnsley College. Alternatively you may want to continue onto Level 2Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
See what careers are available in the Engineering sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.
Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
This can be added to your study programme.
If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.