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Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance

Level 1
Full-Time
24/25
PLVR1

Overview

The Level 1 in Vehicle Maintenance is an introductory qualification for those who want to start a career in the retail motor industry. They will develop the skills and the knowledge required to progress on to higher qualifications.

You will learn how to remove and replace parts on a range of vehicles. You will also be able to fit and repair a range of tyres.

Year One

  • Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
  • Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
  • Skills to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
  • Knowledge to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
  • Introduction to Vehicle Technology and Workshop Methods and Processes
  • Carry out Basic Routine Vehicle Maintenance
  • Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components
  • Knowledge of Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components

Learners are not required to hold any previous qualifications or experience to enter into this course. They will be interviewed to establish their desire and aptitude to work in the motor vehicle industry.

Learners are assessed in the college by using the following methods: Observation, Assessor testimony and Verbal questioning of essential knowledge. Learners also have to sit one multiple choice test which requires a pass rate of 60%.

Successful learners can progress to the Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Traineeship / Apprenticeship NI or into employment.

Learners will be placed in a garage for one day per week and attend college four days per week. You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have grade Cs in these subjects. You will also study broader transferable skills in Employability and Personal and Social Development.

3 Available Sessions

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Dungannon

Full-Time

P1101DF10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Apprenticeships

Mode of Study

15

Hours per Week

36

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

24/25

Academic Year

02/09/2024

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

jonathon.devlin@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills)

Full-Time

P1101EF10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Apprenticeships

Mode of Study

15

Hours per Week

36

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

24/25

Academic Year

02/09/2024

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Eugene.Fitzpatrick@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Omagh

Full-Time

P1101OF10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Apprenticeships

Mode of Study

15

Hours per Week

36

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

24/25

Academic Year

02/09/2024

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

BrendanAlphonsus.McCullagh@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

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