Motor Vehicle Employer Academy Maintenance & Repair Diploma Level 1 : 2023 intake

Skilled motor vehicle experts are always in high demand and taking one of our motor vehicle courses could be your first step into this industry.

Learning in our £4.3 million STEM Centre with industry- standard equipment and high-spec diagnostic tools, you will learn about the maintenance of motor vehicles and the various roles that are available in the car service and repair industry.

This programme has been designed to help you understand the basic requirements of the sector, giving you the skills to progress to further study, then Higher Education or employment.

Engaging with employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your chosen sector.

Topics on your Study Programme will include:

• Foundation Skills
• Vehicle Construction & Routine Maintenance
• Operating Principles of Tyres, Brakes, Steering & Suspension Systems
• Operating Principles of Engines
• Operating Principles & Maintenance of Transmission Systems
• Operating Principles of Electrical & Electronic systems

Elements of study

Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject - 50% of your programme
• Employability skills, such as punctuality, attendance, communication and team work
• Work experience or an Industry Placement, giving you a taste of working life
• Tutorial and personal development, such as healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

You will be assessed through practical assessments, formal assignments, online testing and completion of a portfolio.

Motor Vehicle Employer Academy

Studying Motor Vehicle at Bolton College just got better; our brand new Motor Vehicle Employer Academy is supported by the RRG Group – one of the most successful car dealership groups in Northern England – as well as world-famous car brands Lexus, Skoda and Toyota!

You’ll enjoy high-class training and inspirational teaching with even more benefits: training on the latest hybrid electric vehicle technology; high quality work experience and Industry Placements; experienced guest speakers from the RRG Group; mock interviews with recruitment experts from the motor vehicle sector; and access to the University of Bolton’s National Centre for Motorsport Engineering!

In the first instance please send a message to mv.email@boltoncc.ac.uk

You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.

After you have completed the course, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to further study at College. Following this, you may decide to move on to employment, university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4).
 
Following further study you could work as a:

• Motor vehicle breakdown engineer, earning up to £40,000 per year
• Vehicle Body Repairer, earning up to £30,000 per year
• Mechanic, earning up to £35,000 per year

Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from:

• Inspiring trips and experiences
• Meetings with industry experts
• Visits to leading companies in your sector

As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.

We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing

Working with your Learning Development Mentor (LDM), Tutors and Careers Coaches, you’ll gain an insight and understanding of your sector, helping you to make important decisions about your future, whether that’s university or employment.

Thanks to our partnership with the University of Bolton, you’ll also benefit from everything the University has to offer, with a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, giving you everything you need to become a FUTURE SUCCESS in whichever field you choose!

Exposure to employers is also an integral part of this programme – we’ll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-world experience of your sector, giving you the qualifications and experience to progress!

We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a theatre and dance studios; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.

You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations

Click the yellow ‘Apply’ button on this page.

You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application and enrol online. You’ll also be asked to book your interview for your course at the same time. If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk

Open Events are the best way to discover what life as a Bolton College student is like, giving you an insight into College life.

Open Events at our Deane Road Campus are as follows:

• Thursday 20th October 2022, 5pm-8pm
• Tuesday 15th November 2022, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 7th December 2022, 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 8th February 2023, 5pm-8pm

If you’d like to attend one of these events, register by visiting here

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.