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Level 3 Motor Vehicle Engineering

Key Facts

Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: MV3FTP001B0
Start Date: September 2027
Awarding Body: IMI

Code: MV3FTP001B0

This course is designed to qualify you as a fully-skilled technician and develop the necessary knowledge and skills required for a modern vehicle technician to be able to carry out diagnostic and repair techniques.

Features and Benefits

Learners study in state of the art workshops that reflect what they'd find in the Engineering industry, allowing them to be prepared for entering the industry once qualified. All lecturers are experts within their trades, bringing a wealth of skills and knowledge from industry into the classroom.

Course Content

Modules include:

Health, Safety and Good House Keeping

Support for Job Roles

Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices

Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults

Light Vehicle Engine Faults

Light Vehicle Chassis System Faults

Light Vehicle Transmission and Drive line Faults

Entry Requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above AND Level 2 Vehicle Technology (or similar qualification)

Progression Opportunities

Students may wish to progress directly into employment within the Motor Vehicle Engineering industry. Past students have become mechanics, MOT Testers and Service Technicians. Others have started their own businesses or gained employment with dealerships or breakdown services. Alternatively, learners may wish to progress onto a higher-level course or an apprenticeship.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.

Why choose Brooksby?

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Brooksby College is the biggest land-based college in Leicestershire.

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