Motor Vehicle level 1 Diploma

Diploma , Level 1
Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £1,890 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
Harrogate College Motor vehicle student working under a car that has been lifted up
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Course overview

Gear up your learning with this introductory course. Develop an understanding of the major components of a motor vehicle on their operation and how to remove and refit the components. As part of this course, you’ll develop key motor vehicle, basic repair and service skills.

This Light Vehicle route allows learners to have the flexibility to develop their knowledge and skills across a variety of specialist areas to prepare them for further studies and potentially enter into a job role they desire in the future.

It can support progress to a Level 2 Diploma and also supplement their progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations, such as apprenticeships and employment.

More about STEM

  • Benefits/Skills
    • Relevant employment in the motor trade
    • Tyre fitter
    • Vehicle electrician
    • Fast fit center
  • Careers/Progression
    Progression may include a level 2 Diploma and also supplement progress to GCSEs and other appropriate destinations, such as apprenticeships and employment.
Course Code: 77761-01

Jobs in this sector

Live data from the DoE's LMI API
  • Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

    Average Salary
    £28,080
  • Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers

    Average Salary
    £18,200
  • Vehicle valeters and cleaners

    Average Salary
    £15,600
    35,160
    Job market for 2022
    35,173
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 13 future jobs in the next 3 years.
  • Large goods vehicle drivers

    Average Salary
    £31,720
    332,168
    Job market for 2022
    333,406
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 1238 future jobs in the next 3 years.

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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