Motorsport - Level 2
Course Code: EA1FE477
Next available course:
| Start Date | Location | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2020 | Bispham Campus | 1 Year | Apply |
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).
Qualification Obtained
Assessment Methods
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
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Tuition Fees
Students who are 18 or under and resident in the EU pay no course fees. Read our tuition fees guide for students 19 and over.
