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Vehicle Systems Maintenance – Level 1

Level 1 Diploma

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Availability & Details

Vehicle Systems Maintenance - Level 1 Diploma SFY-VESM1D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
City & Guilds of London Institute

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Overview

This course covers health and safety, good housekeeping, engines and related systems, vehicle transmissions, vehicle electrics, fuel systems, chassis systems, cooling systems, fitting and fabrication.

During your studies, you’ll benefit from opportunities to attend trips, participate in team-building activities and listen to guest speakers from the automotive industry. You should also aim to find a part time job.

We will also encourage you to volunteer in a garage during your course. This will not only help you develop your skills, but will increase your chances of gaining an Apprenticeship.

Successful completion of the Entry Level Diploma in Vehicle Systems. Or three GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language and Mathematics.

On this course you will study:

  • Engine lubrication
  • Spark ignition
  • Cooling systems
  • Wheels and tyres
  • Steering and suspension
  • Fuel systems and braking
  • Electrical systems
  • Transmission systems
  • Engineering and fabrication skills

You will also study English and Mathematics. During your course, you may attend a work placement at a local garage.

All practical elements of this course, will be taught in our automotive workshops, with theory taught in the classroom.

You will build up a portfolio of evidence and be assessed on practical tasks in the workshop.

Materials & books £41.99
Overalls £23.00
Safety shoes
£17.00

Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to Level 2.


I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student

“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student