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Motor Vehicle Entry Level 3

Course code: P11903

Subject area: Motor Vehicle

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: E

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

The Entry Level 3 Vehicle Systems Maintenance Course will give you your first experience of working in the motor trade. Through a combination of practical and written assessments, learners will obtain knowledge, skills, and awareness to enable a positive start in their career within the motor trade.

Utilising the state-of-the-art facilities, you will learn and develop your technical practical and academic skills to aid in your career progress. This course centres on a range of units including Engine Operations Chassis and Transmissions, Wheels and Tyres, and Electrical Components. In addition to this, learners will complete other elements of the study programme including assignment workshop, tutorial, English and Maths and Work Experience. This will aid in the progression of our learners not only within college, but in their career development as well.

Course units
" Introduction to Vehicle Engine Operations Principles - Introduction to Vehicle Engine Cooling Systems- Introduction to Vehicle Fuel and Exhaust Systems - Introduction to Vehicle Spark Ignition Systems - Introduction to Vehicle Electrical Systems - Introduction to Vehicle Braking Systems - Introduction to Vehicle Transmission Systems - Introduction to Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems - Introduction to Vehicle Wheels and Tyres Systems - Introduction to Principles of Vehicle Body and Interior Cleaning "

What next?
On successful completion of this course you will be able to apply for the Level 1 Vehicle Systems Maintenance Course or an Apprenticeship.

Entry criteria
English and Maths grade 1 at GCSE
Fee information
"In addition to the main course fees there is an additional cost of £340 for tool kits/work wear clothing (Costs are approximate and given for guidance only.)

There are bursaries available to help you with other course cost, call 01235 216 298 for more information.

The 19+ full fee button displays the full fee that may apply, the rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. Also see the Course Fees & Finance page by searching Fees and bursaries link at the top of the screen."

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

16-18 Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £3,379.20

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £3,379.20

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

Qualifications received
City and Guilds Entry Level 3 Vehicle Systems Maintenance
Learning & method assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used including observations of practical workshop tasks, practical task write ups which detail how the task was performed, written theory knowledge papers. These will challenge your understanding of the content and concepts of automotive engineering. If required you will also study GSCE English and/or maths to support your entry to employment, apprenticeship or further studies.

User skills
"As well as the technical and practical skills you will gain a range of transferable skills including written and oral communication, team working, self-management, time management, leadership, self-confidence and self-directed learning.You will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you need to gain employment or to progress you onto your next level of study ."