Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

You will develop your analytical skills, enabling you to diagnose non-complex problems. This qualification is mapped to SEMTA SSC National Occupational Standards.

The qualification includes the understanding of materials, fabrication, tools and measuring, and the following areas of knowledge of motorsport:

• Event regulations
• Engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system units and components
• Fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components
• Inspection of a vehicle during competition
• Removal and replacement of chassis units and components
• Removal and replacement electrical units and components
• Removal and replacement transmissions, driveline units and components

You will also have the opportunity to gain additional knowledge of:

Electrically propelled vehicle hazard management
• Routine maintenance and repair activities on electrically propelled vehicles
• Electrically propelled vehicle system repair and replacement
• Inspection, repair and replacement of high performance light vehicle tyres
• Inspection, repair and replacement of motorcycle tyres
• An introduction to low carbon technologies in the automotive industry

You will also demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working within the motorsport environment.

This qualification is mapped to SEMTA SSC National Occupational Standards.

You must have achieved 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths.

In order to successfully complete this you are required to complete a number of IMI assessments including:

• Practical assessments
• Online knowledge tests
• Written knowledge assessments.

You can progress to the T Level Maintenance Installation and Repair (Light and Electric Vehicles). For some, this course could prepare them for progression into the workplace.

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

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