Motor Vehicle - Automotive Skills Level 3

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).

A level 2 in Motor Vehicle is required in order to access Level 3 along with a GCSE's in Maths & English at grade 4

This qualification is for those wanting to progress in the Motor industry to Technician level. It gives you the opportunity to gain further critical, core skills and knowledge and helps you explore the higher technicalities of the motor industry.

• Diagnostics and repair
• Chassis
• Transmission 
• Electrical systems

You will enjoy a mix of theory and practical sessions in our 10 lift workshop with working MOT centre. Theory sessions will provide the technicalities behind the practical work, and allow the exploration of the knowledge required to then demonstrate the higher levels of Technician skills.

As a part of your course, you will be required to complete industry work experience. 

Motor Industry 

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.