Course Overview
If you are aged between 16 and 18 and have a passion for Motorsport, this one year course is ideal for setting you on your way to a rewarding career.
This Motorsport course is designed to provide you with an insight into life as a Motorsport Mechanic or Motorsport Technician and help you to develop industry-standard knowledge and skills.
The Level 2 Motorsport course is mainly practical-based, with training taking place in our £10 million Advanced Technology Centre, boasting its very own 4-Wheel Drive Dyno., Motorcycle Dyno., Engine Test Cell and Wind Tunnel.
Entry Requirements
Mandatory:
- You must be aged 16 to 18 when the course starts in September
Desirable:
- You should have a passion for cars and motorsport, and keen interest in working in the automotive industry.
If you have, or expect to achieve GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in English and mathematics you could advance your career path by starting on our Level 3 Triple Diploma (click here – need link to EA1FE475).
If you are a year 11 student applying for this programme, we will compare your GCSE results with the minimum target grades set for you by your school. This will help us decide whether this is your most suitable programme of study. Other students, including those from outside the area, will have an opportunity to discuss their qualifications and experience to make sure they too are studying at the right level. For some programmes, we might need to observe you carrying out certain practical tasks before we can make you an offer.
Career Options and Progression
When you successfully complete the Level 2 Motorsport course you will be able to progress to Level 3.
Throughout your time on the course you will receive regular career and progression advice from our team of highly qualified tutors who have many years’ experience working as skilled technicians in the industry.
After successfully completing your Level 2 you will be well on your way to achieving your career aspirations and will have moved a step closer to reaching your career goal.
Job roles that this course can lead to are…
- Motorsport Vehicle Builder and Mechanic
- Motorsport Vehicle Engine Builder and Specialist
- Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics Specialist
- Motorsport Team Principal
Much of the knowledge and skills you will learn are directly transferrable across the automotive industry. Most of the modules you will achieve map directly to the Level 2 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification and can lead to more mainstream roles, such as…
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
- Roadside Recovery Technician
- Motor Vehicle Fast-Fit Technician
- Motor Vehicle Workshop Manager
Assessment Methods
Whilst working towards your Motorsport qualification you will learn the knowledge and skills required to carry out a wide range of motorsport vehicle repair and maintenance techniques.
You will also learn about Motorsport event rules. You will develop skills in interpreting event regulations that apply to Motorsport vehicles and how to prepare a vehicle for an event.
You will participate in the preparation of our own Motorsport vehicles. On at least one occasion you will visit one of the UK’s famous motor racing circuits where you will be part of a team that supports the driver while he puts one of these vehicles through its paces.
Modules you will cover include…
- Health and Safety in a Motorsport Environment
- Motorsport Events Regulations
- Motorsport Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices
- Motorsport Vehicle Engines and Related Components
- Motorsport Vehicle Cooling and Lubrication Systems
- Motorsport Vehicle Fuel, Ignition and Exhaust Systems
- Motorsport Vehicle Electrical Systems
- Motorsport Vehicle Braking, Suspension and Steering Systems
- Motorsport Vehicle Transmission Systems
You will learn how to identify the different parts that make up these vehicle systems. You will learn how they work and how to remove and replace them as a qualified technician working in the industry would.
Assessment
You will be assessed in two different ways…
- Practical skills assessments in the workshop (50%)
- Online multiple-choice tests (50%)
Teaching and Learning Methods
You will be taught by tutors who have a wealth of industry experience working for Motorsport teams. They have a passion for developing the next generation of Motorsport technicians and Engineers. Your tutors will get to know how you learn best and tailor their teaching methods to your needs.
There are weekly opportunities for you to discuss your progress with your Progress Tutor and you will be allocated a team manager to support you through every aspect of your learning and career development.
This course is mainly practical-based and is delivered in the following way (hours shown are weekly)…
The environment is very supportive and includes regular target setting and reviews.
- Motorsport Practical (Workshop – 6 hours)
- Motorsport Theory (Classroom – 2.25 hours)
- Independent Study (1.5 hours)
- Industry Placement (Company – 26 hours total)
- Progress Meeting (Classroom – 1.5 hours)
- English and mathematics (Depending on GCSE results – 3 to 7.5 hours)
The environment is very supportive and includes regular target setting and reviews.
Industry Placement and Field Trips
Industry Placements
Industry placement is mandatory for this course and normally takes place once you have gained sufficient knowledge of safe working practices. You will have the opportunity to attend your Industry Placement with a local employer.
We will help you to select the type of placement that best suits your industry interests and one that will benefit you the most.
Field Trips
You will have the opportunity to attend one of the UK’s well-known motor racing circuits, taking one of our Motorsport vehicles for a track day shakedown. While here you will experience the role of a Motorsport mechanic in a busy pit lane and practice your skills in making sure the car remains reliable and maintains performance.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
You will need to provide your own safety boots and overalls / boiler suit for practical activities. A typical pair of safety boots should cost no more than £12 and a pair of overalls £15. All other protective equipment will be provided by us.
All tools and equipment are provided for practical sessions and access to computers and all software required for the course is available within the College facilities.
All other personal protective equipment will be provided by us. All tools and equipment are provided for practical sessions and access to computers and all software required for the course is available within the College facilities.
You will be expected to provide your own pen, pencil, basic drawing equipment and a note pad.
All field trip costs are covered by the College. You will need to provide your own refreshments.
