Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology - Certificate of Higher Education with Foundation Year

Start date	Location	Duration / Fees
09 Sep 2024	Bispham Campus	2 Years / £9,000 per year	Apply now

Course Summary

This two-year Certificate of Higher Education provides all the skills you need to gear up for a rewarding career in the automotive and motorsport sectors. If you have experience in or a genuine passion for the automotive and motorsport industry and would like to progress your career but lack the qualifications (and possibly the confidence) to study at degree level, this course could be right up your street. Incorporating a foundation year which will get you back into the world of education, this programme will give you the skills and knowledge you need to successfully complete the Cert HE qualification and potentially progress onto our Foundation Degree.

Co-created with employers and taught by industry specialists, the course equips you to compete for higher technical positions in automotive engineering, vehicle design, service and repair, manufacture, motorsport, research and development, and quality assurance. And with the North West being the UK’s second biggest region for automotive manufacture, there is certainly plenty of opportunity for you to make your mark.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 36 UCAS Tariff Points (excluding Functional Skills) from an appropriate discipline:

Motor Vehicle Level 3 Diploma
Motorsport Level 3 Diploma
Vehicle Body/Paint Level 3 Diploma
Other engineering-related Level 3 Diploma
Relevant industry experience

Qualification Obtained

CertHE Automotive and Motorsport Engineering and Technology

Industry Placement and Field Trips

There are no industry placements or field trips associated with this course.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

What will I learn?

Modules at level 3

Module Title	Code	Credits	Optional?
Automotive Science	EA3MD009	20	Yes
Vehicle Aesthetics and Technologies	EA3MD010	20	No
Automotive Mathematics	EA3MD011	20	No

Modules at level 4

Module Title	Code	Credits	Optional?
Automotive Powertrain Fundamentals	EA4MD046	20	No
Automotive Composites	EA4MD047	20	No
Automotive Manufacturing	EA4MD048	20	No
Engineering Principles	EA4MD045	20	No
Computer Aided Engineering and Design	EA4MD049	20	No
Vehicle Aerodynamics and Computational	EA4MD050	20	No
Combustion Engine Development	EA4MD051	20	No
Engineering Practical Applications	EA4MD052	20	No
Introduction to Academic Study	EA4MD053	20	No

Assessment Methods

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework is in the form written tasks and assignments.

Exam

Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area.

The table below shows each of the twelve modules you will complete and as you can see three of the modules have an exam. Each exam is worth 30% of the module mark and so the assignments for those modules are worth 70% of the module mark. This enables you to achieve great marks in your assignments to ensure you pass each of your modules. Your tutors will complete specific revision classes with you before an exam to ensure you have all of the required information and this will enable you to be confident in your assessment.

Practical

Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Method	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
Coursework	81%	0%	0%
Exam	7%	0%	0%
Practical	12%	0%	0%

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

We provide all specialist software requirements, most of which will be available to use on your own devices.

You will need to provide your own protective overalls and safety boots for carrying out practical activities in workshops and laboratories. You will also need a scientific calculator and technical drawing apparatus.

The additional costs will be under £100 for each academic year.

Tuition Fees

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Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: Lancaster University

Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)

Terms and Conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

Learning Methods

Learning Method	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
Scheduled	452	0	0
Independent	1148	0	0
Placement	0	0	0
Total	1600	0	0

Programme Specification

Programme Spec Automotive.pdf Adobe PDF, 319.52 KB

Career Options and Progression

With the emergence of new technologies and the focus on delivering more sustainable transport options in the future, there has never been a more exciting time to work in the automotive industry since the inception of the motor car itself.

We envisage that graduates from this programme will become the next generation of automotive engineers, designers and researchers developing and transforming these new technologies to make the sustainable and potential self-driven vehicles of the future. More specifically, graduates can look forward to lead roles in:

Design, research and development
Manufacturing
Automotive systems and competence testing