Tresham College Motor Vehicle presentation

Welcome to Motor Vehicle

Staf • Dan Barker – Head of Department Corby Campus – • Simon Clark - Lecturer & Course Manager • Will Sleigh - Lecturer • Michael Coleby - Lecturer Wellingborough Campus – • Chris Evans – Lecturer • Phil Costantino – Lecturer • Colin Masters – Lecturer

Maths and English Expectations for Motor Vehicle Courses

• The subject demands a good understanding of Maths & English • It is the case that you are not currently attending School or College. It is really important that you engage with any content being sent home.

• We will be checking your working levels for both Maths and English at the start of the course.

Maths and English Expectations for Motor Vehicle Courses • Once assessed, you will undertake Maths and English lessons whilst studying Motor Vehicle.

Depending on your level you will be completing one the following – • GCSE – 2 X 1.5hr sessions per week for (each subject) • Functional Skills – 1 X 1.5Hr session per week (each subject) • Maths & English development workshops

Course Content at Level 1 3 or 4 day Study Programme.

Examples of the subject areas you will be studying are: Vehicle Maintenance & Repair: • Housekeeping.

• Health & Safety.

• Tools & Equipment.

• Vehicle Technology & Practical.

• Routine Servicing.

• GCSE English & maths or Functional Skills run parallel with all full time programmes.

If You have studied Motor Vehicle before (any level) please indicate this during your phone interview.

As part of your study programmed we will offer you enchantment and Enrichment Activities These will include – Online study programs and tutor led activities.

We will also offer trips & sporting activities to get involved with.

Work Experience Opportunities

We will assist you in finding suitable work experience during your study. This is a requirement for the course.

It will: • Improve confidence • Improve practical skills • Develop a range of transferable employability skills e.g. communication, team work • Will enhance your CV • Prepare you for the world of work • Impress a possible future employer • One day a week throughout the course

Future Careers There are many opportunities within the motor trade. We will explore these during your study programme. Many of students progress to apprenticeships and some apply to study at university.

Course Uniform • Uniform is required in the workshop areas

Additional Requirements • Stationery to include Pens and pencils • Rule and Notebook • Folders • Calculator

What Happens Next?

• Invitation to “Welcome Day” in July (To be confirmed) • Confirmation Letter (Once you have had a phone interview and you are happy to accept a place on the course)

Any questions??

Write them down and we can discuss during your phone interview