Workshop Skills - Motor Vehicle Maintenance
| Group | Attendance Pattern | Duration | Location | SCQF Level | Year Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed |
Wednesday 2-4pm and Friday 9-11am |
One Year |
UHI Perth |
4 |
S4/S5/S6 |
About this course
About this course
This is a mainly hands-on, practical course delivered in the comprehensive automotive workshops at the UHI Perth’s Brahan Building.
This course is specifically aimed at those who are looking to learn new introductory skills in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Workshop Skills - Motor Vehicle Maintenance is an entry level qualification which develops practical skills, knowledge and understanding, alongside the employability skills needed in the motor sector.
Students will gain a variety of transferable skills which will be useful for further study in more specific engineering disciplines, or for progression to a full-time motor vehicle programme.
Course content
Course content
The units cover an element of;
- Health & Safety
- Tools and equipment
- Vehicle Chassis Design
- Steering, suspension, brakes overview
- Inspection / safety checks
- Wheels & Tyres
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Working at National 4 level in Maths or Applications of Maths, English and a Technology/Practical subject. Also a brief aptitude test and face-to-face interview would be required on campus.
Course progression
Course progression
Once you have completed this course you may be able to progress onto another Schools College Partnership Course or a full-time course at UHI Perth. The entry requirements for these are specified within each course. You can see all our full time Motor Vehicle courses here.