Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Principles
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Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………Page 3 Course Structure ………………………………………………………………….Page 4 Course Organisation………………………………………………………………Page 6 What do you need………………………………………………………….……...Page 7 Fees………………….……………………………………………………………………….Page 7 Lateness Absence…………………………………………………………..........Page 7 Holidays…………………………………………………………………….….………….Page 8 Accommodation………………………………………………………….……………Page 8 Health and Safety………………………………………………………………….Page 8 Accidents……………………………………………………………………...………...Page 8 First Aid ………………………………………………………………………………….Page 8 College Admissions…………………………………………………..…………….Page 8 Student Finance.…………………………………………………………………….Page 9 Career Advice.………………………………………………………………………..Page 9 Learning Resource Centre.……………………………………………………Page 9 Student Enrichment Centre.………………..……………………………..Page 10 Photo/Video Consent forms.………………………………………………..Page 11 Enrichment.…………………………………………………………………………..…Page 11 Refectory Services.…………………….……………………………………..…Page 11 The Zone………………………………………………………………………………….Page 12 Emergency Evacuation.……………………………………………….…………Page 13 Class Room Ground Rules.…………………………………………………..…Page 14 Student Experience Manager (SEM) .………………………….……Page 15 Teaching Staff.………………………………………………………………………Page 16
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Introduction to course. Welcome to the Motor Vehicle Section at Swindon College. We trust your time spent with us will be both rewarding and helpful to your future development. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring that your knowledge and practical abilities within the motor trade will be enhanced by; formal teaching, practical demonstrations and individual practice. As well as becoming successful with your studies, we want you to enjoy studying at Swindon College. Some students inevitably encounter problems and these can be either academic or personal, they can, in most instances, be solved satisfactorily, you just need to speak to a member of staff. Help is available from a number of sources: these include student counselling and the health and welfare service that both provide confidential guidance.
It is essential that EACH LEARNER knows there is help at hand. If you experience problems, please speak with your personal tutor, or any of the Student Experience Managers (SEM’s see page 15), College Counselling team or Health and Welfare Services, which provide a confidential service for all students. General Points. The Diploma at Level 3 is awarded to learners who can prove competence in a number of areas to satisfy National Occupational Standards (NOS). The awarding body is IMI Awards. More information can be found at www.imiawards.org.uk 3|Page
To complete the course successfully the student needs to: • Complete a College-based practical e-portfolio proving your proficiency in workshop tasks. This will include answering questions set relating to the tasks. • Pass five modular online multi-choice theoretical tests. • Complete a reasonable amount of Work Experience • Complete unit based written assignments • Complete 2 Functional Skills at level 2 including: • English • Maths The practical e-portfolio (which is your responsibility to maintain) will be online and completed at college or at home, by the individual with assistance from the College staff. The completed e-portfolio is then reassessed for authenticity by the College internal verifier and finally checked and cleared by the external verifier. To enable this process to be successful your study pattern will take the form of you attending College for the theoretical and practical aspects of the motor trade, along with the functional skills element, and guidance on your practical e-portfolio. In addition you must put effort in to ensure you keep up to speed in all areas of work, by doing extra work at home and completing all revision exercises. Completion of your e-portfolio occurs when you have satisfactorily completed all elements, toward the end of the year. You will also have provided proper, authenticated evidence in the form of college job cards. 4|Page
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The Level 3 Diploma Course. The course will last for approximately 34 weeks and will not be extended for any reason other than the College not meeting their obligations toward the student with respect to time allocation. The workshop practice will involve general workshop tasks to give practice in many areas to allow students to become more proficient, along with an integration of underpinning knowledge topics. The course will be carried out on a modular basis, covering: • • • • •
Electrical Engine Chassis Transmission Inspect vehicles
Once each module has been completed you will be entered for an online multiple choice exam. In these exams you must obtain an overall minimum mark of 60% to be successful. To complete the qualification you need to complete a written assignment for each unit. This must be your own work and handed in on or before the date set. Any extensions must be authorised by meeting with the Course Tutor and Curriculum Area Manager (CAM). If you do not achieve a pass first time you will be given clear feedback and a new submission date. If you do not meet the new date set or do not meet the criteria, another assignment will need to be authorised by the course tutor and CAM. 5|Page
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Course Organisation. You should be aware that the course is run on a Task-Based Learning strategy wherever possible.
What’s that all about? Task based learning is a teaching strategy that allows all students to learn at their own pace, away from a more structured classroom activity where deadlines have to be met within a limited time period. Obviously, this will require each student to become more responsible for their own learning, along with teacher support. Therefore it is assumed that in the first instance the student is motivated and the student has an interest and wants to learn. Any tasks set can be completed on an individual basis, by doing group work or a combination of these, both within the college environment, and any other place of study when time permits. To try and give a clear understanding to the student, the underpinning knowledge modules are split up into bite sized chunks and have included a review at the end of each section that must be completed in due course.
Remember, you are not on your own and assistance can be immediately available, when needed. The lecturer can spend more time with any individual who needs additional help, and the good thing is the lecturer can talk with you, rather than talk to you. We hope you find the exercises rewarding, fulfilling, and enjoyable. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6|Page
What Do I need? To participate fully in YOUR course you will need to provide the following items, although the bottom two are optional. • • • • • • • •
Steel toe capped safety boots/shoes Overalls/boiler suit Time table and Assessment plan (ON Moodle) A notepad with paper Black pens (no other colour), pencils, rulers etc. Ear phones A 4GB memory stick or higher. (optional) Padlock and 2 keys (if a locker is required)
At Swindon College we have a Moodle Page. You will also be expected to utilise Moodle, where you will find lots of information to help you with your studies. At Swindon College we use the LEAP Eilp - system, this will be used by staff and yourself to set targets.
Fees
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On commencing the course you be required to pay a fee of £160. This will fund the provision of: A tool kit, Boots and Overalls, An Automotive Text Book and A Enrichment Trip/Activity. Lateness or Absence If at any time you are going to be late or absent for any of your timetabled lessons, please ensure you phone or email the department 7|Page
as soon as possible to inform someone (details to be found later on in the handbook).
Holidays Only under exceptional circumstances holiday outside of the college holidays will be permitted. Contact your course tutor to discuss this. Accommodation Your timetabled lessons will be in the Automotive department where possible, please be advised some lessons may be across college (please see your timetable for details). Health and Safety It goes without saying we take Health and Safety at the Swindon College very importantly and it is everyone’s responsibility. If at any time you feel you have concerns about anything Health and Safety related, please inform a member of staff. Health and safety is the responsibility of everyone, you will be instructed on all aspects of Health and Safety but anyone who does not abide by these policies will be risking injury to themselves and others, this will not be tolerated and will be met with a disciplinary hearing.
Accidents If you have any kind of accident whilst at Swindon College please inform a member staff as soon as possible. First Aid If you need a First Aider and there isn’t one in your department, call Tel: (01793) 498600 and ask for First Aid Assistance. Tell them 8|Page
what’s happened and where you are and they will send a First Aider to help you. There isn’t a First Aider in every department but there is a large team across the college premises. There are First Aid rooms in both Phoenix and Pegasus buildings. They are kept locked for security reasons, but keys can be obtained from Reception in the Phoenix Building (please see staff info page for Automotive department First Aid staff). Student Finance The Student Finance Team are based in The Avenue, Phoenix Building and offer advice on the Access to Learning Fund, FE student finance help and Childcare financial support and other related financial information for students. Tel: (01793) 498228/498463 studentfinance@swindon.ac.uk Career Advice All Swindon College students are entitled to free and impartial careers Information and Guidance (IAG) to help them progress onto further or higher education or to prepare for employment. Advice is available in the Phoenix Building, please ask at reception. Learning resource centre The LRC on the first floor of the Phoenix Building and is open to all students at the college and is an impressive facility offering more than 32,000 books as well as DVDs and electronic resources to support learning in the classroom. Some of these are accessible from home. Your student ID card is also your library card.
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The centre offers 38 PCs (which can be pre-booked for use during busy times) printing and photocopying facilities, as well as two study centres with PCs. Resources include films on DVD, daily newspapers and over 300 magazines and journals, both general and linked to specific curriculum areas. There is also a quiet study area known as the Off White Gallery, which displays the work of our current and ex-art students. There are always at least two members of staff on duty, providing a safe and supportive environment for students. A wide variety of resources are available online and students can be set up with personal accounts allowing access to these resources from home. Student Enrichment Centre The Student Enrichment Centre is an exciting facility located in one of our new buildings, open to all students at lunchtimes and free periods during term time. The centre is the hub of student life at the college and is a place to get involved, socialise or just relax. The centre is staffed by the friendly and experienced Student Enrichment Team and Youth Workers - who are always available for an informal chat - and offers a wide range of activities to students including: - Table Tennis - Pool Tables - Xbox/PS3 - Wii - Computers with internet access - Flat screen TVs - Music - Microwave and breakfast club for free breakfast - Sports clubs and societies - Volunteering - Workshops - Fundraising 10 | P a g e
- Tutorials - Someone to talk to - Condom distribution point. Opening Times (term-time only): Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-4:30pm For more information contact the Student Enrichment Team on Telephone: (01793) 498922 Photo/Video Consent forms Whilst at Swindon College you may be asked to appear in some marketing photos or videos. Therefore we will request that at the start of course you sign a consent form. Enrichment Whilst at Swindon College you will get the opportunity to partake in enrichment activities or trips. Please speak to your tutor for details. Refectory Services Swindon College offers several outlets on the campus, serving an extensive choice of food and drink for students and staff. Costa Bar Open 9.30am - 5.00pm (2.00pm Fridays) Offering Costa coffee, selection of freshly baked pastries and delicious cakes, freshly baked and made to order baguettes including hot roast of the day and a selection of hot and cold fillings for jacket potatoes. Pasta & Pizza Bar Open 11.30am - 1.30pm Offering freshly made pizza with fries, pasta with home-made pasta sauces and a selection of paninis toasted to order. Traditional Bar - Breakfast Open 8.30am - 11.00am Offering a full range of breakfast items every day. Fridays have a New York flavour with freshly baked muffins and American pancakes. 11 | P a g e
Traditional Bar - Lunch Open 11.30am - 1.30pm Offering a choice of freshly prepared hot meat, fish and vegetarian dishes with fresh potatoes and vegetables. The Shop Open 8.30am - 8.00pm (3.30pm Friday) Offering a selection of hot & cold drinks, homemade soup of the day, freshly made sandwiches and salads, crisps and confectionery, selection of homemade cakes and biscuits. Freshly baked sausage rolls and pasties. The Evening Advertiser is also available daily. The Restaurant The training restaurant for hospitality and catering students is also open to staff, students and the general public. Tables can be booked for a lunch or evening service where a top quality three course meal can be enjoyed for as little as ÂŁ6.00. Contact The Restaurant for enquiries or bookings via our online contact form or call (01793) 498244. More information is available via their web site.
The Zone The Zone is a flexible learning technologies space in the Pegasus building on the second floor. It is considered a social learning space where all students/staff can access computers/laptops, work informally, individually or in groups, gain support/advice, and come to informal & formal training sessions as organised and advertised for students and staff. Opening times: 8.30am – 6.00 pm daily
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IN CASE OF FIRE OR EMERGENCY EVACUATION
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Class Room Ground Rules! Arrive to class on time. Finish all food and drink before the start of the session. No swearing or unruly behaviour. No mobile phones, mp3 players or PDA’s etc Work area must be left clean and tidy. Respect college property and each other. Carry your ID card at all times. Follow instructions and pay attention. Be kind and fair to each other in what you do and what you say. Treat others as you would like to be treated. No inappropriate language. Abide by Computer Code of Conduct No bullying. Abide by all policies and procedures set out by Swindon College (available on the intranet) • Appropriate clothing must be worn at all times, which includes no hats or hoods. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Never! • Carry alcohol, drink alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol whilst in College. • Carry drugs, take drugs or be under the influence of drugs whilst in College. 14 | P a g e
• Carry any weapon or unauthorised object on to the College Campus.
In return your college experience will offer:
1. Technical knowledge from experienced lecturers. 2. A safe working environment. 3. The opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification and to improve your practical skills 4. The opportunity of progressing on to the apprentice program.
Your Student Experience Manager HOMELESSNESS? DRUGS?
ANGER or CONFLICT ISSUES? ALCOHOL?
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? FINANCES?
MENTAL HEALTH?
ASYLUM ISSUES? SELF HARMING?
ACCESS TO FOOD? FAMILY ISSUES?
I can help support you with: · Bullying issues · Problems with your course · Transport difficulties · Being a young carer · Being a young mum / dad · Staying safe · Addictions eg - drugs / alcohol · Confidence & self-esteem And make referrals to: · · · ·
Counselling Anger & Conflict Support – ‘Solutions’ Housing Finance 15 | P a g e
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Careers Sexual health services CAMHS / mental health services/TIP’s Alternative colleges / training providers
Location: P023 (Phoenix Building) – Along the Avenue
Teaching Staff Throughout your course you will be taught by various members of the motor vehicle team, all who have shown expertise within the motor trade. All teaching staff can be located within room N1.152 or can be called on;
01793 491591
Your teaching staff are; Adam Lincoln
Course Tutor and Personal Tutor
Paul Golder
Automotive Lecturer
Matt Brickell
Automotive Learning Assistant
Ken Moore
Automotive Learning Assistant
Curriculum Area Manager (CAM) Steven Woodward All staff can also be contacted via email; all college e-mail addresses are their name@swindon.ac.uk. 16 | P a g e
For example;
adamlincoln@swindon.ac.uk
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