Bedford College Vehicle Technology Centre

Vehicle Technology Centre

Welcome • This presentation is designed to give you key information about what we do here at Motor Vehicle and how you will study. • It contains important information on what equipment you will need to study on the course and how the course is delivered.

What Courses Are Available • Two year Level 2 – First year at Level 1 Second year at Level 2 ( Mechanics or Body and Paint) • Three year Level 2 – First year Intro to Motor Vehicle Second year at Level 1 Third year at Level 2 ( Mechanics or Body and Paint) • Level 3 Motor Vehicle or Body and Paint

How To Access A Course • IMI Intro to Vehicle Maintenance – grade 1 or 2 in Maths and English • IMI Level One – grade 3 or more in Maths and English or progression from Intro • IMI Level Two – progression from Level One • IMI Level Three – progression from Level Two

Course Content Level One/ Intro • 3 or 4 day programme depending on your GCSE/ Functional Skills needs.

• Functional skills/GCSE runs parallel with all full time programmes.

• 28 units over 32 weeks • You will study both Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Body Repair • The course is split 50:50 theory and practical.

• The course is designed to give you an insight and knowledge into all aspects of vehicle repair from engines, braking systems, suspension and paint spraying.

Assessments • All of the 28 units have an exam and practical assessment attached to them.

• You will usually have an exam at the end of every term from each tutor that teaches you. This could be up to 6 exams.

• You will need to pass all assessments to achieve the qualification.

Future Careers • Once fully qualified at Level 3 the world is your oyster!

• You could work as a technician for a main dealer such as BMW, Mercedes or Porsche.

• You could carry on your studies at University studying Motorsport.

• Your IMI qualification (our governing body) is recognised worldwide so you could work anywhere in the world. We have many students that now work in America, Canada and Australia thanks to the qualification they achieved with us.

Our Expectations As Part Of Your Studies • To complete 30 hours of work experience during the year.

• To complete 30 hours of an online eLearning package that will be supplied to you.

• To attend all of your timetables sessions.

• To behave in a professional and adult way.

• To abide by the College Code of Conduct.

• To purchase safety boots and overalls for practical sessions.

• To bring pens, paper and two A4 ring binders on your first day.

College Day • The college day is from 9am – 4.30pm. Some students will be expected to stay until 5.30pm if their timetable needs certain GCSE’s.

• You will be at college 3 or 4 days depending on your timetable.

• You have 1 hour for lunch and have a 15 min break in the morning and afternoon.

• We don’t have a canteen but have a student area where you can sit and eat a packet lunch. There are numerous food outlets near the VTC so you are free to go off at lunch and purchase your own food.

Student Support • We have a personal tutor at Motor Vehicle who can support you with financial or personal matters.

• You may be entitled to a bursary or a free lunch. Our personal tutor can help you apply for these.

• If you have learning difficulty or physical disability you need to let us know asap so we can have support ready for you in September.

Finally!

• Thank you for wanting to study here with us at Motor Vehicle Bedford College!

• Obviously it would have been so much nicer to meet you in person and show you around our facility.

• We do have a lot of fun here as well as teaching you about cars.

• If you need and more information, or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contacts • Ashley Deane Course Manager and Motor Vehicle Technology Lecturer Bedford College Vehicle Technology Centre Email: adeane@bedford.ac.uk • James Woolley Head of Motor Vehicle Bedford College Vehicle Technology Centre Email: jwoolley@bedford.ac.uk