“Mechanics is the art of directing the great sources of power in nature for the use and convenience of man.”
Within mechanics, our students will have an exciting opportunity to learn and practice everything from health and safety matters and cycle maintenance to the fundamental workings of a combustion engine.
All of our students will have the opportunity to learn the concept of motor vehicle repair, including welding and the braking system, as well as servicing. Resulting in students being able to achieve an ABC Level 1 qualification in Motor Vehicle Studies.
The curriculum in mechanics has been sequenced from Yr 7 to 11 so that the skills learnt can be built upon and transferred between different forms of transport.
In Yr 7/8 students will have a prime opportunity to learn around cycle bikes. From repairing punctures, to carrying out servicing and repairs.
Then in Yr 8/9 within these years students will have a fantastic opportunity to start to learn around go karts this will include an introduction into combustion engine, braking and suspension units. Most importantly students will take an active role in carrying out weekly safety checks and running repairs to the school go karts.
Finally in Yr 10/11 Using the skills they have gained previously students will be involved in all aspects of motor vehicle repair, to include welding, suspension, servicing, braking systems… the list goes on! Resulting in our students achieving the Level 1 qualification which gives them the best possible start of a career within the vehicle motor trade and to go onto to College to study a Level 2 course.
Group A — Mandatory Units
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Unit Ref |
Unit Title and ID Number |
Level |
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L1MV01 |
Health and Safety in the Workplace (F/508/3612 TMA) |
1 |
|
L1MV02 |
Locating, Interpreting and Using Technical Information (J/508/3613 TMA) |
1 |
Group B — Foundation Skills
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Unit Ref |
Unit Title and ID Number |
Level |
|
ET133 |
Introduction to Low Carbon Technologies in the Automotive Industry (K/505/4248) |
E3 |
Group C — PSD
|
Unit Ref |
Unit Title and ID Number |
Level |
|
L1MV08 |
Reducing Risks When Driving Vehicles (H/508/3618) |
1 |
Group D — Mechanical
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Unit Ref |
Unit Title and ID Number |
Level |
|
ELMV25 |
Introduction to Compression Ignition Fuel Systems (Y/507/8741) |
E3 |