Automotive Care
Kickstart your career in vehicle maintenance. This course gives you hands-on experience and teaches you the essential systems that keep vehicles running smoothly.
On this course you will:
– Learn routine maintenance and engine cooling
– Understand fuel and ignition systems
– Study health and safety
– Work with the right tools and materials
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North Devon Campus
Course details
Assessments
This course is assessed by both online tests and practical assessments. Each unit has a number of practical skills tasks recorded in an electronic portfolio, with knowledge assessed by mandatory online tests marked pass or fail.
Entry Requirements
All entrants must hold four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent (or above), including GCSE Maths and English. If you do not have a GCSE grade 4 in Maths and/or English you will continue studying these subjects alongside your chosen course(s). At the end of the year, you are expected to have completed and achieved all the components of your Level 2 Study Programme and improved your Maths and English skills before progressing to your next level course.
Progression
You could progress to a Level 3 apprenticeship, further study, or employment in vehicle maintenance.
Study Programme
Every full-time student at North Devon College will have their own Study Programme which will include:
– Your academic or vocational qualification.
– Maths and English Language development – if you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either of these subjects.
– Work Experience – hours will vary depending on your qualification and course level.
– Tutor Support – to support your personal, academic and professional development.
– Sustainability – helping you to identify how you can improve the sustainability of your future employment sectors.
– Personal Development Awards – developing six key areas of personal and employability behaviours to prepare you for the working world.
Why North Devon College should be your first choice
North Devon College offers quality education and training across North Devon. We aim to provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.
SUPPORTIVE
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can flourish and feel a valued member of the college and wider community.Â
INSPIRING
Our teaching spaces and facilities are some of the best in the region, providing stimulating and true-to-life learning environments.Â
CONNECTED
We’ll provide you with the experiences you need to be ready for employment or the next step on your educational journey.
