IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Level 3

This Level 3 course is for those wishing to specialise in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair for a career in the motor industry or for those wanting to progress to university level courses afterwards.

It is designed for school and college leavers who have already achieved grade C or above in BOTH Maths and English and the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This course also includes a mandatory Level 3 Maths unit and academic writing skills for those wishing to progress to university.

You must have achieved BOTH Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above and the full Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.  You should also have passed the mechanical comprehension entrance test, alongside a successful interview.

You will study:

• Health and Safety
• Tools, Equipment and Materials
• G3 Skills in Supporting Job Roles
• Diagnose Engine Systems and Components
• Diagnose Chassis Systems and Components
• Diagnose Electrical Systems and Components
• Diagnose Transmission Systems and Components
• Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
• A-level equivalent Maths units (for progression to university)
• A minimum of five days work experience in a motor vehicle environment

This course will be delivered on-site.

You must provide your own steel toe-capped boots to be worn at all times in the workshops.  A £40 fee will be required for College overalls, sweatshirts and T-shirts.

Underpinning knowledge will be assessed via online external tests and assignments for all units.  Practical activities are assessed in our centre using externally set criteria.  Level 3 Maths and G3 job roles are assessed by written assignments and online exams.

Subject to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and the Level 3 Maths units, with a successful application you would be eligible to apply for a Foundation Degree/Degree in Motorsport at university. Without the Level 3 Maths unit, your pathway would be restricted to an apprenticeship (if employment is secured).

Even with the Level 3 Maths unit, and with employment as an apprentice, you can progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence (VCQ).

Want to know more about life in the motor industry? Why not visit www.autocity.org.uk/world-of-work for an introduction?

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk