Motorsport - Level 3 Triple Diploma
Course Code: EA1FE475
Next available course:
| Start Date | Location | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2019 | 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
Mandatory:
- You must be aged 16 to 18 when the course starts in September.
- You must have a minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics.
Desirable:
- A passion for cars and motorsport, and a keen interest in working in the automotive industry.
- Strong GCSE in a Science subject.
If you are a year 11 student applying for this programme, we will compare your GCSE results with the minimum target grades set for you by your school. This will help us decide whether this is your most suitable programme of study. Other students, including those from outside the area, will have an opportunity to discuss their qualifications and experience to make sure they too are studying at the right level. For some programmes, we might need to observe you carrying out certain practical tasks before we can make you an offer.
Qualification Obtained
Assessment Methods
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.
Tuition Fees
Students who are 18 or under and resident in the EU pay no course fees. Read our tuition fees guide for students 19 and over.
