Learning Programmes
Minimum age is 13.
Programme 1 - IMI Accredited
Introduction to Basic Motor Vehicle Maintenance
12 week programme - one session per week
To l earn basic motor vehicle maintenance.
Course includes:
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Basic Vehicle checks
- Wheel Changes
- Brakes
- Engines
- Cooling
- Basic electrical systems
Programme 2 - IMI Accredited
Fast-Fit
12 week programme - one session per week
To learn more about fastfit industry i.e. tyres, exhausts etc.
Course includes:
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Tyres
- Vehicle checks
- Exhausts, alternators, starter motors
- Basic diagnosing of electrical systems
Programme 3 - IMI Accredited
Welding
- 6 week
6 week programme - one session per week
To l earn to do basic welding and make useful items i.e. coat hook, pencil holder
Course includes:
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Practice welding
- Safe use of grinding/cutting equipment
- Fabricate & make useful item(s), e.g. pen holder
Programme 4 - IMI Accredited
Welding - 12 week
12 week programme - one session per week
To learn to weld and make a tool box.
Course includes:
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Practice welding
- Safe use of grinding/cutting equipment
- Fabricate & make a tool box
Programme 5 - IMI Accredited
Introduction to Motor Vehicle Careers (Smorgasbord)
12 week programme - one session per week
Taster into motor vehicle careers.
Course includes
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Wheel changes
- Basic insight to braking systems, suspensions
- Engines
- Welding
- Panel beating / bodywork
- Design for build
Programme 6 - C&G 3901, Entry Level 3
City & Guilds C3901
One session per week, for 2 academic years
To learn basic MV skills, working towards a recognised qualification.
Course includes:
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Modules to cover:
- Lubrication
- Wheels/tyres
- Suspension & steering
- Braking
- Transmissions
- Electrics
- Cooling
- Fuel & exhaust
- Ignition
- Valeting
Programme 7
Adult Learning / ladies only
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Basic vehicle checks
- Wheel change
- General repairs: replacing bulbs, wipers etc.
Programme 8
Pre-driver awareness course
To give pre-drivers an insight of the requirements of driving.
Course includes:
- Basic HSE, tool awareness & safe working practices
- Basic vehicle checks
- Wheel change
- Under bonnet checks
Programme 9
Get into Gear - e2e programme
16 week, 16 hours+ per week, FOC course (government funded).
Course includes:
- Introduction to Motor Vehicle careers
- Community Projects
- Embedded num, lit & IT
- Work experience
Programme 10
Motorbikes
12 week programme - one session per week.
Course includes:
- HSE
- Vehicle checks
- Steering & suspension
- Drive chain & sprockets
Programme 11
Valeting
6 week programme - one session per week.
Course includes:
- HSE
- Product knowledge
- Practice valets
Programme 12
Level 1 - IMI
2 year programme - one session per week.
Course includes:
- HSE
- Engine & transmission
- Braking
- Suspension & steering
Programme 13
Pre-driver
2 year programme - one session per week.
Course includes:
- HSE / vehicle documents
- Basic vehicle checks
- Assessments & points of reference
Intensives
By special arrangements, the above courses can be done on block week intensives, preferably during ½ terms / school holidays.
One off Training
We are always prepared to discuss new ideas or specific requirements of groups or even individuals to see if we can design an appropriate course. Bespoke to your needs/requirements.
Programme Bookings
To be able to enrol on one of our Learning Programmes you are required
to complete and send to us a Referral Form. Please note that Programme 9 enrolments are done through your local Connexions office.
This is so that we can tailor courses to suit your experience and
to ensure the correct Personal Protective Equipment is made available.
Referral Form
Please complete the attached
Word document and post to us at Pitstop (address)
or attach it to an email and forward to Pitstop
Client Agreement Form - Word
document