We can accommodate single students or block bookings from schools, APs, CICs, and Trusts. The maximum number of pupils per group is 8.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the mechanics and automotive industry.
NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies (Mechanics)
Course duration
3 terms | £60pp per session
Session times
09:30 am – 11:30 am | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Units
- Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
- Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance Processes and Procedures on Vehicles with Four Wheels or more
Upon completion of the 3 mandatory units, there is an option for pupils to extend their course with an additional 2 units: Introduction to Vehicle Valeting and Basic Vehicle Body Repairs.
Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
Learning Aims
- Be able to work safely.
The learner must:
- Select and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when using tools and equipment for vehicle maintenance.
- Use safe methods of working when using tools and equipment.
- Be able to use and maintain hand tools for vehicle maintenance.
The learner must:
- Select appropriate hand tools for vehicle maintenance tasks.
- Use hand tools correctly
- Identify common defects in basic tools.
- Maintain hand tools in a safe condition.
- Be able to use workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance.
The learner must:
- Select appropriate workshop equipment for vehicle maintenance.
- Use workshop equipment correctly.
- Carry out basic care and maintenance of common workshop equipment.
- Be able to use materials when carrying out vehicle maintenance.
The learner must:
- Identify common materials in the construction of vehicles.
- Identify common materials and consumables used for vehicle maintenance.
- Use appropriate materials and consumables for vehicle maintenance.
Routine Vehicle Maintenance Processes and Procedures on Vehicles with Four Wheels or more
Learning Aims
- Be able to work safely when carrying out routine vehicle maintenance.
The learner must:
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when carrying out routine vehicle maintenance.
- Use appropriate and safe working practices when carrying out routine vehicle maintenance.
- Know vehicle components and systems that require routine maintenance.
The learner must:
- Identify the main components and systems found on a modern vehicle that require routine maintenance.
- Know routine maintenance requirements for vehicle systems and components.
The learner must:
- Locate the correct and appropriate sources of information, tools and equipment required to carry out basic routine vehicle maintenance, e.g interim service.
- Be able to carry out routine vehicle maintenance, e.g interim service.
The learner must:
- Locate and use the correct technical data when carrying out basic routine maintenance of vehicles, e.g interim service.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures when inspecting systems and components during basic routine vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures when replacing and replenishing fluids and service items during basic routine vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrate the correct procedures when adjusting and lubricating vehicle components and systems.
Identification of Basic External and Internal Car Parts
Learning Aims
- Know the location of major engine and chassis components.
The learner must:
- Locate and name the following engine components:
(a) alternator
(b) starter motor
(c) carburettor - Locate and name the following chassis components:
(a) gearbox
(b) front and rear brake assemblies
(c) suspension components
- Know the major internal engine components.
The learner must:
- Identify the following major internal engine components:
(a) crankshaft
(b) piston
(c) valves
(d) connecting rod
(e) oil pump
(f) camshaft
(g) flywheel
- Know the major cooling system components.
The learner must:
- Locate and name the following cooling system components:
(a) radiator
(b) water pump
(c) thermostat
(d) hoses