Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 (T Level Foundation Programme) Full-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This study programme starts in September and lasts for one year.

Entry requirements

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.

You will achieve

Vehicle Maintenance Level 2

Course overview

Motor Vehicle Technicians repair and service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and coaches.

They work on all vehicle mechanics and electrics, from engines and exhaust systems to air-conditioning and security.

Course themes:

Identify components and understand their operation
Prepare and use workshop equipment required to remove and replace components
Follow instructions for using hand tools to remove and replace components
Remove and replace components and dispose of waste material

Course content

You will work in real, practical situations to enable you to develop the skills and experience necessary to operate and maintain a modern motor car safely and efficiently, developing self and working safely with others in which you will learn how to:

Contribute to good housekeeping
Establish, maintain and strengthen working relationships
Apply safe working practices
Comply with statutory regulations
Identify components and understand their operation
Prepare and use workshop equipment required to remove and replace components
Follow instructions for using hand tools to remove and replace components
Remove and replace components and dispose of waste material
Remove and replace transmission and drive line
Remove and replace engine components
Remove and replace chassis Components
Carry out routine vehicle maintenance
Remove and replace auxiliary electrical units

Each unit is assessed by means of practical assessment and multiple choice online tests.

You will require writing and drawing materials, and suitable footwear and clothing for workshop activities.

Automotive Technologies Centre (ATC)
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP

On completion of this programme, you may wish to progress on to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 3.

Students that show good progress and achievement can be considered for entry on to the Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship programmes offered by local companies in partnership with Barnsley College.

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Extra information

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.

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