Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Level 2 Subsidiary Diploma West Thames College

This course for 16-18 year olds is based in our motor vehicle workshop at the West Thames College Skills + Logistics Centre, Feltham and is accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). You will learn theoretical and practical aspects of the essential knowledge and skills required in today's motor vehicle repair industry. You will also learn about health and safety in the workplace and other skills needed to work in a garage.

The course combines both practical and theory sessions.

You will study:

• Tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems fault diagnosis and routine maintenance: tyre wear patterns that indicate faults in other systems; types and routine maintenance for wheel bearings; faults in braking and suspension systems; operating principles and routine maintenance for power steering systems.
• Engine fault diagnosis and routine maintenance: faults for spark ignition and diesel engines, mechanical, cooling and internal heating and air filtration systems; adjustment methods for fuel injected and carburettor systems, diesel injection systems; operation and common faults for electronic and conventional ignition systems.
• Transmission fault diagnosis and routine maintenance: common faults in final drives and drive shaft systems; operating principles and routine maintenance for automatic and manual transmission and clutch systems.
• Electrical and electronic systems fault diagnosis and routine maintenance: common faults and testing methods for battery charging, starting, and auxiliary systems.
• Health and safety: ensure your own actions reduce risks in the automotive environment.

We arrange work experience opportunities where possible.