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IMIAL Motor Vehicle Level Entry 3

Duration

One Year full time

 

Attendance

You are expected to be available to attend college Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

 

Course Description

This qualification is aimed at 14-19 year olds who prefer and respond to ‘hands-on’ learning.  The structure has a practical approach to assessment and includes many visual questioning techniques which will stimulate and interest learners.

 

It is a qualification that introduces the Technology relevant to the needs of today’s motor vehicle repair industry including working in teams and preparation for employment.

 

The Certificate is suitable as the vocational subject-based learning component of the Foundation Learning Tier.  The selection of the Personal and Social Development units within the Award also meets the Foundation Learning Tier current requirements for credits of personal and social development learning.  The student will also be given the opportunity to develop their English, Maths and ICT skills as part of the programme.

 

Course Structure

To gain the full Certificate for this qualification learners must achieve the following:

 

Certificate -24 credits

  • This must include 6 credits from mandatory units.
  • A minimum of 2 credits must be at level 1. A maximum of 8 credits may come from level 1.

 

The remaining credits may come from Entry 3 or Personal and Social Development units.

 

Course Assessment

Learning outcomes are set at unit level and are achieved by following task based, oral assessments and one on-line assessment.

 

Course Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. Initial Assessment Literacy and Numeracy at entry level 2.

 

Course Costs

There are no course fees if you are under 19 years old on 31 August 2010. However there will be a materials charge of £50 towards course material. Any visits or personal stationery may have to be paid for.

 

Course Enrichment

Enrichment activities are available across college. Trips and visits may be arranged where this would benefit the course. These activities are optional and additional fees may be charged.

 

Course Progression

This qualification will support progress to a Foundation (Level 1) Diploma or Certificate. 

 

Course Career Prospects

After further study you will have the opportunity to work for franchised dealerships Independent fast fit centres National fast fit chains

 

Fast fit technicians work in separate workshops or along side other vehicle technicians. Their main duties will include:

  • Testing batteries and other engine parts to find faults
  • Checking tyres and exhausts for defects
  • Replacing or repairing faulty parts Balancing and re-aligning wheels
  • Offering customers advice on simple maintenance issues

 

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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.

 

For Specific Course Information Contact

Alan Brickwood, Tel. 01302 553663, Email alan.brickwood@don.ac.uk

 

For Application and Enrolment Information Contact

Learner Services Centre

Doncaster College

The Hub

Chappell Drive

Doncaster

DN1 2RF

 

Free phone: 0800 358 7575

Web: www.don.ac.uk

E Mail: infocentre@don.ac.uk  



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