Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (City & Guilds Level 2) SCQF Level 5

What is special about this course?

Designed to cover essential skills including:

• component removal
• refitting
• servicing techniques
• fault diagnosis

This course will provide you with the understanding and underpinning knowledge to progress into employment, a Modern Apprenticeship, or further study. 

The course is structured around a selection of knowledge and skills-based practical motor vehicle engineering units. 

You will take part in the study of light vehicle systems and routine maintenance, operating principles of light vehicle engines, tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems, transmission systems and electrical and electronic systems, including knowledge of carrying out low voltage operations on, near or with electric vehicles. 

All teaching takes place within a structured practical modern vehicle workshop, with theory lessons taking place in a classroom environment. 

Practical assessments are conducted in the workshop, with completion of written and photographic evidence forming a portfolio of work, alongside online multiple-choice assessments.

Special features:

• Opportunity for recognition of prior learning on to a Modern Apprenticeship
• Gain skills that local employers are looking for
• Study in a modern motor vehicle workshop

Entry requirements

Three National 4s including English and Maths.

You will be required to attend a formal interview.

You must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the start of the course.

Course content includes:

• Skills and knowledge in health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
• Skills and knowledge in supporting job roles in the automotive work environment
• Skills and knowledge in materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
• Skills and knowledge in rectifying light vehicle engine systems
• Skills in removing and replacing light vehicle engine units and components
• Skills in removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and components
• Skills in removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components
• Knowledge of routine light vehicle maintenance
• Knowledge of light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system units and components
• Knowledge of removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and components
• Knowledge of removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components
• Knowledge of light vehicle transmission and driveline units and components
• Knowledge of light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components
• Skills in removing and replacing light vehicle driveline units and components

Equipment

The following items are essential equipment for completion of the course. If you are eligible for a bursary these kit costs will be covered:

• Overalls and steel toe cap boots conforming to EN345-1 safety standards (£40)
• Memory stick (£10)
• Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair workbook Level 2 (£26)
• Additional reading resource Hillers Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Technology Book 1 (£26)

Prices correct at time of publication.

Fees

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.