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Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Level 1
Other start dates:
17th September 2024
12th November 2024
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- Length 2 Weeks
- Study Part Time
- Location West Lancashire College
- Price £45
More about the course
This course has been designed to provide you with the skills needed to safely work around electric and hybrid vehicles. These students will have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely within the automotive retail industry as it continues to see an increase in electric/hybrid vehicles entering the workplace. It is therefore designed to provide learners with an introduction to the knowledge of safe working practices, the dangers surrounding and the precautions required to avoid potential injury when near electric/hybrid vehicles.
This award sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable them to continue to work safely within their role.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course, but it is beneficial to have industry experience.
What will I achieve?
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Level 1 award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness.
What will I learn?
- The types of electric/hybrid vehicles available
- Hazards associated with motor vehicle high energy electrical systems
- Working safely around the vehicles, including charging
How am I assessed?
- Portfolio
- Online assessment
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress onto Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Level 2.
Course costs
This course is £45. This course may be free if you are on an income related benefit, or a low income of less than £25,000 per annum.
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 availability and eligibility
Adult Funding Changes
Due to changes in Government funding from 1st August 2019, students who resident in some postcodes in Merseyside and Greater Manchester may be unable to access funding from training providers and colleges in Lancashire and may have to pay all associated course and support costs.
Please note, this does not include courses that are paid for by Advanced Learner Loans.
To check if your postcode is part of the new devolved funding legislation, please contact Course Enquiries on 01695 52300 for further advice.
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Meet our Motor Vehicle students and tutors
![Anthony Robinson, Curriculum Manager for Engineering](/media/1k5d4y1i/anthony-robinson.jpg?center=0.2998994259757703,0.526927852253868&mode=crop&width=150&height=150&rnd=133300006687670000)
Anthony Robinson
Curriculum Manager for Engineering, Electrical Installation and Motor VehicleI have vast automotive industry experience and I've had a number of job roles within the sector, including diagnostic technician and workshop controller with manufacturers, such as Honda, Toyota and Lexus. I joined West Lancashire College in 2007 and have also been part of a team of authors who revised the popular Hillier’s Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics textbook. I am a fully qualified Level 4 Hybrid and EV master technician.
![James Gleave, Motor Vehicle Lecturer](/media/kfdhtxth/james-gleave.jpg?center=0.2696308240685491,0.44878816511212755&mode=crop&width=150&height=150&rnd=133300006492030000)
James Gleave
Motor Vehicle LecturerI gained my Motor Vehicle qualifications at West Lancashire College and during my career, I have worked closely with BMW trained master technicians, as well as Mercedes and VW independent specialists.
![Aaron, Motor Vehicle Student](/media/qwpntttq/motor-vehicle-image-03.png?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=150&height=150&rnd=133300109478870000)
Aaron
Motor Vehicle Level 3 StudentAs a Motor Vehicle student, I have been really enjoying the practical side of the course as its very hands on and we learn a lot from being able to work on cars. My ambition is to own my own car garage.
![Oscar, Motor Vehicle Student](/media/cpfj52zd/motor-vehicle-image-06.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=150&height=150&rnd=133300110038170000)
Oscar
Motor Vehicle Level 3 StudentI chose to study Motor Vehicle, as I’ve had a long interest in cars since being a child. I have found that the subject has taught me more than I ever imagined, the tutors are superb and they really help you to be the best that you can be. My dream career would to be a master tech for Mercedes!
What can I do with a qualification in Motor Vehicle?
Daily tasks:
- Repairs and services air conditioning, heating and engine-cooling systems.
- Installs additional electrical amenities such as radio/CD players, aerials.
- Checks condition of electrical/electronic systems and carries out servicing tasks.
- Diagnoses faults in electrical/electronic circuitry, removes faulty components and fits replacements.
- Carries out routine maintenance checks on oil and air filters, brakes and other vehicle parts/systems.
- Reassembles, tests, adjusts and tunes the appropriate parts, systems or entire engine.
- Removes, dismantles, repairs and replaces defective parts and prepares new parts using appropriate tools.
- Visually checks, test drives or uses test equipment to diagnose engine and mechanical faults.
Daily tasks:
- Positions, secures and repairs external fittings including windows, doors, door handles, catches and roof attachments.
- Installs and repairs interior fittings including seats, seatbelts and fascia in cars, sinks and special features in caravans and mobile shops.
- Hammers out dents in bodywork, fills in small depressions or corroded areas in solder, plastic or other filler compound and replaces body panels using hand and power tools.
- Repairs damage to chassis and engine mountings using hydraulic rams, jacks and jigs.
- Selects, cuts, shapes and assembles materials to form parts of vehicle underframe, framework and body.
- Diagnoses job requirements or ascertains work specifications from drawings or instructions.
Motor Vehicle at West Lancashire College
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