Light Vehicle Maintenance

This VRQ includes the full range of routine vehicle fitting procedures, servicing and maintenance knowledge and skills. This will equip learners with desired skillsets for working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages.

You will study a range of topics including:

• Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Skills in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Garage.
• Inspecting, Repairing and Replacing High Performance Light Vehicle and Motorcycle Tyres.
• Carrying out Light Vehicle Front Wheel Alignment.
• Inspecting and Replacing Light Vehicle Clutches, Exhaust Components, Suspension Dampers, Vehicle Batteries and Braking Systems

Our industry-experienced tutors have a passion for all things automotive, which makes for a hugely energetic and rewarding learning environment. You will be working on real vehicles in our state-of-the-art workshops.

Our tutors work as a team with their learners instead of simply instructing – tailoring their teaching delivery to suit learner needs in fantastic facilities.

Grade 4/C or above or Level 1 in Transport Maintenance.

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.

• Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance or an apprenticeship
• Level 1 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Award (A two-day enrichment programme at cost).

• 16-18 year olds do not need to pay course fees
• Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify here.

If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01709 513355.

You will be required to purchase safety boots, overalls and a padlock.