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This one-year Level 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course is ideal for school leavers who wish to study and gain practical experience in a wide variety of automotive trades. It is a good foundation programme if you want to develop a career in the automotive industry.
You’ll need passion and enthusiasm to work on vehicles. You’ll need to have GCSE Maths, English and a Science at Grade 3/D or above, or Entry Level 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
The Level 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair programme is approximately 35% practical and 65% theory. Students are always encouraged to gain subject-related work experience.
Three weeks are set aside purely for the purpose of enrichment. In addition to this, trips related to the core programme may be organised. There is usually no or minimal cost for any of these activities.
The Level 1 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course is primarily assessed through college devised assessments and external online examinations, spread over the course of the year. Practical assessments will also form part of the qualification.
On completion of this course successful learners may choose to progress to Level 2 or consider a career as an apprentice in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
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Located in West Bromwich, Sandwell College boasts best in class facilities and exceptional teaching standards.
Alongside delivering outstanding pass rates, the College is proud to offer unrivalled mental health services and welfare support, ensuring that every student has access to the advice and guidance they need.
Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.