Motorsport - Level 3 Triple Diploma

Start Date	Location	Duration
06/09/2021	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.

All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

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

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.