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Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship NI

Level 3
Part-Time
24/25
PHVR3

Overview

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair covers complex faults in lorries and coaches. Learners will be taught how to diagnose faults using the correct diagnostic procedure. This qualification is recognised in over 300 countries. Learners will gain status as a fully qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.

You will be able to inspect, test and diagnose faults on a range of heavy vehicles. You will gain skills to meet and deal with customers in a professional manner, manage your own time and keep appropriate records.

  • Competence in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
  • Competence in Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment
  • Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices in the Automotive Environment
  • Competency Required to Inspect Heavy Vehicles to Comply with Legal Requirements
  • Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Engine Faults
  • Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Chassis System Faults
  • Competency in the Diagnosing and Rectifying of Automotive Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
  • Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
  • Knowledge of Support for Job Roles in the Automotive Work Environment
  • Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices used in the Automotive Environment
  • Knowledge of Inspecting Heavy Vehicles
  • Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Heavy Vehicle Engine Faults
  • Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Heavy Vehicle Chassis Faults
  • Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Heavy Transmission and Driveline Faults
  • Knowledge of Diagnosis and Rectification of Vehicle Auxiliary Electrical Faults
  • Competency in Diagnosing and Rectifying Heavy Vehicle Transmission and Driveline Faults

This course is suitable for learners progressing from NVQ Level 2 HVR or mechanics currently working in the motor industry with minimum five years' industrial experience. Learners will have to undergo an interview to establish an aptitude and desire to work in the automotive industry.

The units will be assessed by the gathering of work-based evidence into a portfolio. The authenticity, sufficiency and validity of the evidence will be judged by the assessor. There are also online tests which require a pass mark of 60%.

This course leads directly to a career in the Automotive Industry or progression can be to the Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Automotive Diagnostic Techniques or a Level 5 Foundation Degree in an engineering discipline.

Learners will be employed in a garage and attend college one day per week. You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT at level 2 if you do not have a GCSE grade in these subjects.

1 Available Session

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Omagh

Part-Time

P3841OP10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Apprenticeships

Mode of Study

6.75

Hours per Week

34

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

24/25

Academic Year

02/09/2024

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

BrendanAlphonsus.McCullagh@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

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Total Concessionary Fee N/A

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**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

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