Advanced Technical Certificate in the Automotive Industry
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies


What will you be working towards?
Code | NFC00189 |
Qualification Type | Certificate of Attendance |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Overview
Designed to introduce you to modern vehicle diagnostic techniques, this course will help you to identify faults on all major vehicle systems. Throughout your course, you will develop your knowledge and skills in core systems before investigating common faults, causes and how to identify them. Based in our fully equipped workshops, you will also learn electronic and non-electronic methods of fault diagnosis, using modern equipment.
Details
Units you may study include:
Knowledge of diagnosing and rectifying automotive vehicle auxiliary electrical faults
Knowledge and competency in diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle engine faults
Knowledge of diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle transmission and drive line faults
Competency in diagnosing and rectifying light vehicle engine chassis
Extending practical skills to complete synoptic assessments
Work placement (180 hours)
Employability skills
How will it be delivered?
50% Assessment - Coursework
50% Assessment - Exam
Apprenticeship Option
Entry requirements
Ideally at least 5 GCSEs at grade 9-5 or A*-C including English and Maths or a Level 2 qualification, but this is subject to discussion at your interview. If you haven't already achieved a GCSE grade 5 or grade C in English or Maths, then you will study either GCSE or Functional Skills English or Maths alongside your other qualifications.