Motor Vehicle level 1 Diploma

Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £1,890 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 09/09/2024
Course Code 77761-01
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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.

Jobs in this sector

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  • 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.
  • Vehicle body builders and repairers

    Average Salary
    £23,920
  • Vehicle paint technicians

    Average Salary
    £24,440
  • Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

    Average Salary
    £26,000
  • Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs

    Average Salary
    £16,120
    235,738
    Job market for 2022
    236,616
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 878 future jobs in the next 3 years.
  • Metal working production and maintenance fitters

    Average Salary
    £34,840
  • Garage managers and proprietors

    Average Salary
    £35,880
    34,439
    Job market for 2022
    35,185
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 746 future jobs in the next 3 years.

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