Advanced - Motor Vehicle - Level 3

We are thrilled to be working with Lloyd Motor Group where Level 3 students can apply to join their vehicle technician internship. 

If successful you will have the opportunity to gain experience working with an award-winning family motor group, learn with experienced technicians, work in state of the art facilities, enhance your CV and take your first step to a potential career with Lloyd Motor Group.

To be eligible students must be enrolled on the Level 3 Motor Vehicle course with us and have the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply:

Send a basic CV with an overview of yourself and any experience, along with a statement of why you would like the opportunity to workexperience@carlisle.ac.uk

Deadline 12pm on Thursday 10th September 

• You must have a Level 2 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or industry experience
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths

Scottish equivalent

• SCQF Level 5 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or similar Level 5 qualification
• 4 National 5s at grade C and above, including English and Maths/Applications of Maths 

You will also be invited to meet our teaching team before starting the course to participate in a diagnostic assessment which will ensure the course is the right fit for you.

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs.

• Health and safety
• Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices
• Diagnosing and rectifying engine faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying chassis system faults
• Diagnosis and rectification of transmission and driveline faults
• Diagnosing and rectifying auxiliary electrical faults
• Customer service needs
• Inspecting using prescribed methods
• Overhauling transmission units

• Practical sessions
• Theory sessions
• Independent study

• Practical assessment and observations
• Exams

Students aged 16-18

If you are aged between 16 and 18 at the start of your course, you are usually entitled to study with us free of charge. Financial support may also be available, with more information available within the financial support section.

Students aged 19+

If you are aged under 24 and don’t already have a full Level 3 qualification or A-Levels (or Scottish Highers/SQCF Level 6) you may be eligible to study this course free of charge.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still be eligible to study free of charge through the Free Courses for Jobs scheme if your annual personal income is below £26,800.

If you are not eligible for either funding route, you can either pay the full course fee or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

An Advanced Learner Loan will cover the full course cost, with repayments only beginning once your income exceeds the threshold set by Student Finance.

If you choose to self-fund, payment can be made in four monthly instalments, with the first payment due at enrolment.

For further information about course fees or payment options, please contact admissions@carlisle.ac.uk

You will have an opportunity to spend a week with a local employer. Students have recently completed work placements at Mercedes-Benz.

You may also be able to get involved with employer projects. These projects are set and judged by local employers to help drive industry standards.  

English and maths is embedded in the course to help you enhance your skills. The course will help you build on your skills in a practical setting and apply vocationally relevant English and maths skills. 

Upon successful completion of this course you could progress into employment within the industry, an apprenticeship programme or progression into a higher education degree in automotive engineering and technology.