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Chris Reynolds | Principal
ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU ACADEMY
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Motor Vehicle

Real skills, real knowledge, for the real world

We have two fully functional Motor Vehicle workshops with state of the art technology used in vehicle diagnostics and emissions. We have a range of training vehicles to learn from including a 4×4, Sports coupe and Rear Wheel drive.

These knowledge and skills qualifications are designed to meet the needs of any students wishing to pursue a career in the Automotive Industry. It provides you with the opportunity to study both the theory and practical aspects of a range of routine vehicle inspection, fitting and maintenance procedures alongside developing your Science and Mathematics knowledge.

Key Stage 3
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Key Stage 4
Certificate in Carrying out Periodic Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection
Certificate in Automotive Maintenance

Students will follow the IMI Level 1 Certificate in Carrying out Periodic Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection and IMI Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance specifications.

What will I study?

This qualification is for learners who have a keen interest in automotive maintenance and repair and are looking to progress into employment within this sector. It will provide them with the opportunity to develop their knowledge at the level suiting their ability at entry.

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Key Stage 5
Vehicle Inspection and Light Vehicle Maintenance

Students will follow the IMI L2 Diploma in Vehicle Inspection and IMI L2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance (Higher) specifications 

What will I study?

IMI L2 Diploma in Vehicle Inspection

This course provides learners with the opportunity to study both the theory and practical aspects of a range of routine vehicle inspection, fitting and maintenance procedures:

  • Routine light vehicle maintenance, including engine systems.
  • Inspecting, repairing and replacing light vehicle: standard and high performance tyres.
  • Carrying out light vehicle four wheel alignment.
  • Inspecting and replacing light vehicle: exhaust components, suspension dampers & springs, vehicle batteries and braking systems & components.
  • Learners also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace, agreeing customer vehicle needs and other skills associated with working in a garage.

IMI L2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance (Higher)

This qualification is practical and engaging to motivate and support learners to gain key knowledge and skills required by vehicle maintenance employers, specialising in Light Vehicles.
With mandatory requirement for employer engagement, learners get the opportunity to experience the real workplace environment.

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Archbishop Sentamu Academy
1 Bilton Grove
Hull, HU9 5YB

01482 781912

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Archbishop Sentamu Academy will provide a paper copy of the information on the school website if requested. Please email us with any requests.

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