This course
covers the technical needs of the motorsport industry, providing essential
knowledge for competition maintenance and repair technicians.
You will work
with and develop a competition-specification car for the area and be involved
with stripping and rebuilding race engines, scrutineering, data logging,
porting, polishing, and much more.
As part of the course, we will provide overalls, safety boots and safety
glasses. There is a course fee of £50 for all learning materials, including
E-books.
Features & Benefits
This course will give you an exciting opportunity to work with and develop a
competition specification car for the area and be involved with stripping and
rebuilding race engines, scrutineering, data logging, porting, polishing, and
much more.
The course also offers
Industry-standard workshops
Expert teaching staff
Various trips and visits
Guest speakers
Course Content
The course covers:
Diagnosis and rectification of engine and component faults
Operation of vehicle chassis systems
Light vehicle suspension, steering, and braking systems
Function and operation of vehicle petrol injection systems
Operation and maintenance of light vehicle transmission
systems
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Maths, English Language and Science.
Progression
Industrial placement opportunities with motorsport teams which can lead to
full time employment or entry into the automotive sector.
You may choose to enter an apprenticeship or full time employment at a higher
level or progress on to a degree-level course.
Why Loughborough?
94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme