Motorsport - Level 3 Triple Diploma | Blackpool and The Fylde College

Start Date	Location	Duration
01/09/2022	Bispham Campus	2 Years	Apply

Course Overview

If you are aged between 16 and 18, have an interest in Motorsport and want to take your learning to a higher level, this two year Level 3 Motorsport course is an ideal.

This Motorsport course is designed to provide you with an insight into life as a Motorsport Technician and to give you the entry requirements needed to progress to our Automotive and Motorsport Degrees.

The Level 3 Motorsport course is an even mix of practical and theory, with all practical training taking place in our £10 million Advanced Technology Centre, boasting its very own 4-Wheel Drive Dyno., Motorcycle Dyno., Engine Test Cell and Wind Tunnel.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs grade 4 or above or Level 2 relevant qualification
Require English and Maths at grade 4 or above.

a successful interview with a tutor
the ability to study independently
a genuine interest in the subject
good communication skills
hardworking approach towards the industry

Qualification Obtained

Extended Diploma in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (VRQ)

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

Career Options and Progression

When you successfully complete the Level 3 Motorsport course the following career options will be available to you...

Enter employment with a Motorsport team as a fast-track apprentice
Enter employment as a fast-track Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprentice
Enter higher education on our 3 year Automotive and Motorsport Engineering

Technology Honours Degree

Throughout your time on the course you will receive regular career and progression advice from our team of highly qualified tutors who have many years’ experience working as skilled technicians in the Automotive industry and world of Motorsport.

A typical pathway to your graduate-level employment would be...

Year 1 – Complete the first year of this Triple Diploma and achieve the Level 2 qualification
Year 2 – Complete the second year of this Triple Diploma and achieve the Level 3 qualification
Year 3 – Begin your studies in higher education on our Foundation Degree in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology
Year 4 – Graduate at the end of your 4 th year with an FdEng Automotive and Engineering Technology
Year 5 – Graduate at the end of your 5 th year with a BEng (Honours) Degree in Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Technology
Year 6 – Secure post-graduate employment in an Automotive or Motorsport Engineering role.

Job roles for technicians with Level 3 qualifications are...

Motorsport Vehicle Builder and Mechanic
Motorsport Vehicle Engine Builder and Specialist
Motorsport Vehicle Dynamics Specialist
Motorsport Team Principal

Graduate-level job roles...

Design, research and development careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries including.
Manufacturing careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries.
Automotive systems and competence testing careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries.

Much of the knowledge and skills you will learn on this Motorsport course are directly transferrable across the automotive industry. Most of the modules you will achieve map directly to the Level 2 Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification and can lead to more mainstream roles, such as...

Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Technician
MOT Tester
Roadside Recovery Technician
Motor Vehicle Fast-Fit Technician
Motor Vehicle Workshop Manager

Assessment Methods

Whilst working towards your Motorsport qualification you will learn the knowledge and skills required to carry out a wide range of motorsport vehicle repair and maintenance techniques.

You will also learn about Motorsport event rules. You will develop skills in interpreting event regulations that apply to Motorsport vehicles and how to prepare a vehicle for an event.

You will participate in the preparation of our own Motorsport vehicles. On at least one occasion you will visit one of the UK’s famous motor racing circuits where you will be part of a team that supports the driver while he puts one of these vehicles through its paces.

Modules you will cover include...

Year 1

Health and Safety in a Motorsport Environment
Motorsport Events Regulations
Motorsport Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices
Motorsport Vehicle Engines and Related Components
Motorsport Vehicle Cooling and Lubrication Systems
Motorsport Vehicle Fuel, Ignition and Exhaust Systems
Motorsport Vehicle Electrical Systems
Motorsport Vehicle Braking, Suspension and Steering Systems
Motorsport Vehicle Transmission Systems
Motorsport Vehicle Science L2
Motorsport Vehicle Mathematics L2
Motorsport Vehicle Electric & Electronics L2

Year 2

Setting Up Motorsport Vehicles
Inspecting Motorsport Vehicles During Competition
Diagnosing and Rectifying Motorsport Vehicle Engine Faults
Diagnosing and Rectifying Motorsport Vehicle Driveline Faults
Diagnosing and Rectifying Motorsport Vehicle Chassis System Faults
Testing Engines for Motorsport Vehicles (Dyno. Ops.)
Motorsport Vehicle Science L3
Motorsport Vehicle Mathematics L3
Motorsport Vehicle Electric & Electronics L3

You will learn how to identify the different parts that make up these vehicle systems. You will learn how they work and how to remove and replace them as a qualified technician working in the industry would.

Assessment

You will be assessed in two different ways...

Practical skills assessments in the workshop (50%)
Online multiple-choice tests (50%)

Teaching and Learning Methods

You will be taught by tutors who have a wealth of industry experience working for Motorsport teams. They have a passion for developing the next generation of Motorsport technicians and Engineers. Your tutors will get to know how you learn best and tailor their teaching methods to your needs.

There are weekly opportunities for you to discuss your progress with your Progress Tutor and you will be allocated a team manager to support you through every aspect of your learning and career development.This course is mainly practical-based and is delivered in the following way (hours shown are weekly)...

Motorsport Practical (Workshop – 6 hours)
Motorsport Theory (Classroom – 6 hours)
Independent Study (1.5 hours)
Industry Placement (Company – 26 hours total)
Progress Meeting (Classroom – 1.5 hours)

The environment is very supportive and includes regular target setting and reviews.

Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further 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.