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).

In order to be considered for a Level 1 qualification GCSE Maths & English at grade 2 is essential.

Candidates who are looking to start their journey into the Automotive world

The Certificate is broken down into the following core modules 

• Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment 
• Working Relationships in the Automotive Environment 
• Routine Light Vehicle Engine Systems 
• Wider Skills and Knowledge (E.g. Employability, Equal Opportunities etc) 
• Maths and English - Learners with Grade 2 English or Maths will have timetabled classes to attend and will be working on these skills within vocational classes.

• Theory classroom-based lessons 
• Practical lessons based in the Motor Vehicle workshop 
• eLearning/self-study and tutorial 

All learners will complete work-based skills in college.

Ideally, to the Level 2 Certificate the following year. 

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
• College Polo shirt and work trousers – not jogging style trousers or jeans.
• Safety footwear, (steel toe-cap boots), 

Automotive use The Wight T-Shirt Company in Newport for all its uniform and this can be bought directly from them. Simply go to Wight T Shirt and say that you are a Motor Vehicle student and what level you are on as the colours change per level.

You will also need a copy of 'Level 1 Principals of Light Vehicle Operations' by Graham Stoakes (Heinemann, 2011).

Don't forget, if you are eligible for a college bursary, this will cover the cost of these.