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Motor Vehicle Skills (Level 2 Traineeship OCN NI Level 2 Diploma)

OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Course Overview

This course combines the practical hands-on experience of the workplace with the knowledge, skills and understanding gained in the College classroom and workshops enabling you to successfully achieve a Level 2 VRQ in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This course entails everything from bumper to bumper on a light vehicle that will allow you to competently work on all aspects of light vehiclesCore modules include and Safety•Positive Working Relationships•Fabrication•Vehicle Servicing•Engine principles and operation•Vehicle Electrical Systems•Vehicle Chassis Systems•Vehicle Transmission systems. Our students also have the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK Competitions with the aim of competing at World Skills. To succeed every NWRC student requires determination, an interest of the subject, commitment to your studies and a good work ethic.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Springtown

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  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Traineeship Motor Vehicle Skills
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Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown

Course Modules

  • Health and Safety in the Motor Vehicle Industry
  • Motor Vehicle Tools, Equipment and Consumable Materials
  • Brake System Operation and Components
  • Steering System Operation and Components
  • Electrical Circuit Operation and Components
  • Engine Operation and Components
  • Engine Lubrication and Cooling Systems Operations and Components
  • Transmissions System Operation and Components
  • Practical Motor Vehicle Project
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs Grades D-G to include Maths Grade D and English Grade E

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs (Grade O5-O8 or above) or equivalent to include English (Grade O6 or above) and Maths at (Grade O5 or above).

Work Placement

Students will initially be provided with in college work placement which will prepare students for industrial placements if gained through the academic year.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - PPE College covers cost.

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion of the Level 2 Traineeship it is possible to progress onto full time employment on Apprenticeship NI programme.

Career Prospects

Salary GuideStarter: £18,000Experienced: £21,000 to £27,000Highly Experienced: £28,000 to £35,000With experience, you could become a senior technician, workshop supervisor or garage manager.You could work as a breakdown engineer or MOT tester, or specialise in a particular area like motorsport engineering.You could also work on electric and hybrid cars, or specialise in tuning and modifying vehicles for higher performance.You could also set up your own business.

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Meet our students

  • Image of Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)
    My time studying Art & Design at Limavady campus allowed me to fully develop my creative and technical skills that I use every day running my own business, Amity Tattoo, in Ballymoney.
    Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)
  • Image of Shan Farren
    This course has been an exciting and challenging journey that allowed me to discover my love of design. The excellent tutors opened my eyes to new materials, techniques and media which has helped me develop my illustration and digital skills. I’ve now decided to study Game Design at university.
    Shan Farren

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