Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Level 3

This is a progression course

If you successfully complete this course, students will be awarded with the Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

• Essential working practices and customer care
• Vehicle systems
• Vehicle electrics
• Fault diagnosis
• Vehicle science and maths
• Engine technology and diagnostics
• Ignition systems
• Petrol fuelling systems
• Diesel fuelling systems
• Transmission systems
• Steering, braking and suspension
• GCSE in English and Maths, depending on previous qualifications

• Guest speakers and industry specialist training with AA and VOSA
• Toyota Tour
• Cars supplied and replaced termly including Ford, Vauxhall, Toyota, Jaguar, plus Hybrid Vehicles
• The AA, Juratek Brakes, Snap On Tools, Textar Brakes
• Links with Lancashire Fire Service
• Halford voucher for discount tools
• Work experience and international trip for industry placement in Vienna
• Excellent progression to employment
• Progression to Apprenticeships
• Formula 1 pit crew challenge
• Students will experience first hand the adrenaline of racing on our driving stimulator, access to practice driving test theory questions, access to Hybrid, EV Kit and qualifications, F1 pit crew challenge, master classes from Valeo Ltd which include Hybrid and EV workshops
• University visits including Bolton University, UCLan and Edge Hill University 

• Online exams
• Practical assessment 
• Written assignments 

Successful students will be able to progress onto further training and education in automotive and engineering subjects, a job role in the vehicle maintenance sector or an Apprenticeship.

Our students have gone into employment with:

• C&N Car Services
• Caber Mechanical Handling
• Premier Tyres
• Westgate Tyre & Service Centre Ltd
• AS Auto
• Mazda Bolton
• Premier Tyres
• A Davies Auto's Ltd
• Westgate Tyre & Service Centre Ltd
• CC Commercials
• Jaguar Land Rover

If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you are 19 or over, please call 01695 52300 or email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

*This is subject to attendance.