Automotive: Maintenance, Installation and Repair – Light and Electric Vehicles T Level
This course is aimed at those academic learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of engineering. The T Level has an emphasis on ‘real’ industry experience and is equivalent to three A Levels.
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Automotive
- Qualification T Level
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Technology Centre
- Course Length 2 years
- Overview
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This course is aimed at those academic learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of engineering. The T Level has an emphasis on ‘real’ industry experience and is equivalent to three A Levels.
On this course you will:
- Study a core content that will develop your knowledge of concepts, theories and core skills relevant to automotive light and electric vehicles
- Learn about objectives and constraints, health and safety, apply maintenance and repair processes, carry out suitable testing and record and reporting practice
- Study specialist occupationally specific content, for example, mechanical principles and systems, primary and auxiliary systems, energy storage and transfer, drive devices and their purpose and electronic and mechanical measurement techniques and diagnostics
- Undertake an industry placement with an employer to develop skills and behaviours. Your placement will last for a minimum of 315 hours
- Develop your English, Maths and digital skills as appropriate for the occupation
You will be assessed through external assessments, practical assignments and an employer set project.
This course is ideal if you have a good understanding of Maths and Science and a keen interest in the automotive sector, especially around the diagnostics of mechanical and electrical systems. It is also a good opportunity to undertake industry placements with our industry partners.
Future Steps: You can progress directly into skilled employment, university, an Apprenticeship or a higher national qualification at Exeter College. Potential careers include automotive diagnostic technician or master technician and management.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need six GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths). Learners progressing from a Level 2 course will need a BTEC Level 2 Certificate or equivalent with a good Merit profile, along with English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above.
- Facilities
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- A large new fully equipped workshop
- Vehicles which are less than five years old
- A state of the art automotive diagnostic laboratory with test simulators and rigs
- A dedicated IT laboratory with internet access
- Specific automotive training classrooms
The Technology Centre combines the training and teaching of aerospace, engineering and automotive students with access to state of the art equipment within world class facilities. The centre houses the latest vehicles and automotive training resources. You will have access to a Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
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What our students think?
“I’ve always grown up around mechanics and cars – these are my passion. The lecturers are really nice and the environment at College is really good too – I’ve made a lot of friends even though I didn’t know anyone when I came here.” Sinead studied Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Light Vehicle Mechanical and Body... Read more >
“I have always loved working on cars and this course gives me everything I need for my future career. The teaching is brilliant too.” Rhys, studying Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Level 3 Read more >
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