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ABC Level 1 Diploma Motor Vehicle Studies

About the course

The Automotive Retail Industry provides employment for over half a million employees and is a major contributor to the economy in England, generating £129 billion of total turnover in England in 2008*.

The Level 1 Diploma provides an introduction into motor vehicle systems, with a focus on the main vehicle operating systems.

* The Institute of the Motor Industry

Year 1

Year 1

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

Learners who are 16+ who have an interest in Motor Vehicles.

Academic qualifications are not essential, but some level of ability in Maths and English is important.

Learning and assessment

The aim of the course is to develop the basic practical skills and theoretical knowledge that are required through a series of practical and written assessments.

Assessments will include completing a portfolio of evidence, oral assessments and practical work. There are no formal examinations on the Level 1 Diploma.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies provides a sound preparation for further vocational training, such as continuing onto other related qualifications at Level 2 or appropriate Apprenticeships at Level 2.

Special requirements

Steel toe-capped boots and Protective overalls.

Motorsport

The British motorsports industry is recognised as the best in the world with Britons at the heart of a vast range of worldwide motorsport activities. It is a huge industry employing people in businesses from retail performance specialists to preparation companies, with many Formula One and World Rally Teams based in the UK.

Myerscough College has seven motorsport workshops and a number of different competition cars for the continuing development and expansion of motorsport teaching. We believe that hands-on experience is an important aspect of learning and therefore encourages students to take part in a wide range of motorsport events throughout the UK.

Fantastic Facilities

Our newly refurbished Motorsports building features purpose built workshops with everything you'd expect to find in a working motorsport garage. Our course provides the opportunity to develop your motor vehicle skills within a dedicated motorsport environment.

Myerscough College - Team Myerscough Motorsport

A Winning Team

Motorsports students automatically become part of Team Myerscough Motorsport which competes across the country in a variety of motorsport events. Our students also act as race support for drivers in Formula Ford and WRC Rally events.

Myerscough College Students work on WRC Rally Car

Fantastic Opportunities

Students on the Motorsports programme at Myerscough College are offered the opportunity to volunteer and work at some prestigious events all over the world. During the recent FIA WRC Academy Championships, a team of 8 degree students supported M-Sport's technical and service teams maintaining the fleet of 10 Ford Fiesta RS Rally Cars.

They attended WRC events as varied as the Vodafone Rally of Portugal and the rallies in Finland, Germany, France and Spain. This unique programme continued in 2016, with students supporting the Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy at five WRC events across Europe.

Leena Garde: Honorary Fellow

"At Myerscough, the combination of academic study with practical experience is a great way of doing it. It’s a package that can go hand in hand and give potential students an extra advantage. It’s no longer a hobby – it’s a genuine career."

Myerscough College Fellow - Malcolm Wilson

Malcolm Wilson: Honorary Fellow

M-Sport Managing Director, Malcolm Wilson OBE was awarded an Honorary Fellowship at Myerscough College for his work in the industry. M-Sport works closely with the Myerscough College Motorsport Team on a number of initiatives.