Motor Vehicle Inspection Level 2

Start Date
Level
2
Course Course
P00407
Area
Automotive
Campus
Olive Grove Campus

About this Course

This course focuses on deepening your understanding of light vehicle systems such as brakes, steering, and suspension, and enhancing your ability to perform precise inspections and repairs.

Key Units

  • Health and Safety
Understand effective housekeeping practices and the key health and safety requirements relevant to the automotive environment.
Explore hazards and potential risks, ensuring a deep understanding of personal responsibilities within an automotive setting.

  • Tools Materials and Fabrication
Gain insights on selecting, using, and caring for hand tools and measuring devices essential in the automotive environment.
Learn the preparation and usage of common workshop equipment.
Understand material selection for fabricating, modifying, and repairing vehicles and components, applying engineering principles effectively.

  • Basic Engines
Learn the operational principles of SI engines and gain skills to remove and refit engine components efficiently.

  • Tyres
Understand the legislation and special procedures for light vehicle standard tyres.
Gain knowledge about the tools and materials used in the inspection, removal, and replacement of light vehicle tyres.

  • Suspension
Develop knowledge on inspecting and replacing light vehicle suspension dampers and springs, focusing on ensuring vehicle safety and comfort.
Learn the tools and equipment used for inspecting, adjusting, and replacing light vehicle braking system components.

  • Service
Understand different types of light vehicle braking systems and acquire skills to inspect, test, adjust, and replace these systems efficiently.

Entry Requirements

4/C in GCSE maths and English

Assessment

Portfolio of practical and written assessments and 6 technical exams.

Where does this Lead

Following this study programme, learners will be able to progress onto our L2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles.

Future Opportunities

  • Light vehicle technician
  • Wheel alignment and Tyre fitting specialist

Extra Costs

Learners will be expected to cover the cost for appropriate PPE - Navy blue overalls and Steel toe cap boots.

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