Practical Vs Theory

Course overview

Master your skills and deepen your knowledge of the motor industry from a repair and refit perspective. Focus on the diagnosis of modern, complex motor vehicle systems, including advanced systems operation and their faults. You will study both the practical and theoretical aspects of the diagnosis and repair of light vehicles, using industry-standard diagnostic equipment.

What Does The Programme Include

You will learn both in the classroom, with theory based discussions, multimedia presentations and worksheets as well as gaining hands on practical experience in our brand new Automotive Skills Centre. You will be expected to undertake independent learning through research tasks with the opportunity to undertake your own project vehicle builds.

Entry Requirements

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Technical Certificate Level 2, or relevant industry experience.

Worried about your grades?

Whatever your results, we want to assure you that extenuating circumstances will be considered should you not have the grades indicated above.

We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.

One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success programme’ that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):

Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks
Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy /too hard
Incorporating English and maths GCSE resits in to your timetable if you don’t meet the grades you need
One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well

Our course enquiries and admissions team are available remotely throughout this unprecedented period. They can be contacted at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions.

Additional Information

You will require a uniform consisting of steel toe capped boots and overalls which can be purchased directly from our website. During your interview you will also sit an online suitability assessment. The result of this, plus your previous academic achievements and maturty will determine the level of course you are offered.

Potential Future Career

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the motor vehicle industry in job roles such as: Motor Vehicle Technician, Expert Technician, or Master Technician. Alternatively, you can progress to university to study a HNC/HND in Motorsport, or degrees in Engineering or Technology.