Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
This course is designed to provide you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to progress into employment in the automotive industry. You will develop a solid understanding of light vehicle system units and components by covering many aspects of light vehicle repair, including removing and replacing engines, and electrical and chassis units.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 5/C or above, including English and maths, or a Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma Level 1.
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.
Potential Future Career
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma Level 3 or Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship.
