IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Level 3

This Level 3 course is for those wishing to specialise in light vehicle maintenance and repair for a career in the motor industry or for those wanting to progress to university-level courses afterwards.

It is designed for school and college leavers who have already achieved grade C/4 or above in BOTH Maths and English and the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. This course also includes academic writing skills for those wishing to progress to university.

You must have achieved BOTH Maths and English GCSE at grade 4/C or above and the full Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.  You should also have passed the mechanical comprehension entrance test, alongside a successful interview.

You will study:

• Health and Safety
• Tools, Equipment and Materials
• G3 Skills in Supporting Job Roles
• Diagnosing Engine Systems and Components
• Diagnosing Chassis Systems and Components
• Diagnosing Electrical Systems and Components
• Diagnosing Transmission Systems and Components
• Inspecting Light Vehicles Using Prescribed Methods
• A minimum of 20 hours of work experience in a motor vehicle environment

This course will be delivered on-site.

You must provide your own steel toe-capped boots to be worn at all times in the workshops.  A £40 fee will be required for College overalls, sweatshirts and T-shirts.

Underpinning knowledge will be assessed via online external tests and assignments for all units.  Practical activities are assessed in our centre using externally set criteria.  Technical comprehension and G3 job roles are assessed by written assignments and online exams.

Subject to achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and the Level 3 Maths units, you would be eligible to apply for a Foundation Degree/Degree in Motorsport at university. Without the Level 3 Maths unit, your pathway would be restricted to an apprenticeship (if employment is secured).

With the Level 3 Maths unit, and with employment as an apprentice, you can progress to the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence (VCQ).

Want to know more about life in the motor industry? Why not visit www.autocity.org.uk/world-of-work for an introduction?

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk