Motor Vehicle - Automotive Skills Level 1

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).

Achieve 3+ GCSE’s at Grade 2 including English and Maths 

This qualification is for those wanting to enter the Motor industry. It gives you the opportunity to gain some critical, core skills and knowledge that gives you the opportunity to progress onto either our Level 2 & 3 Motor qualifications. These qualifications are aimed at learners who want to learn the basic skills and knowledge of Motor Industry.

Our automotive Maintenance and Repair qualification at level 1 are for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the motor industry. Whether you want to maintain and repair different types of vehicles (cars, vans, trucks or even motorcycles), fit and replace parts and tyres, run your own valeting business or work on hybrid vehicles safely.

You will be taught in a variety of ways to include workshops, lectures and seminars whilst also undertaking work skills, to help support and underpin the theoretical knowledge gained in class.  

This course is offered in conjunction with Functional Skills and GCSEs for English and Maths where required.  Please be aware of the importance and requirement for maths and english, the core skills of te Motor technician use ratios, algebra, area and perimeter. English skills for writing quotation, CV's and invoices. The tie in with GCSE Maths and English and industry is exciting and you get the opportunity to get this at college.

As a part of your course, you will be required to complete 36 hours of work skills. This will envolve things like working with our technician, surveying the surrounding area on campus for parking issues or work road damage issues etc

Successful candidates in the Level 1 can be considered to move onto the Level 2

There may be a cost for purchasing equipment or uniform for this course. Find out about financial support available.

• PPE & Uniform is required for this course and learners will not be allowed into the workshop/classrooms without the following
• Work trousers or overalls – not jogging style trousers 
• Safety foot wear, either boots, shoes or trainers 

The college uses IDML in Newport for all its uniform and this can be bought directly from them. Simply go to IDML and say that you are a Motor Vehichle student and what level you are on as the colours change per level.