City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles

About the course

The level 2 diploma qualification is an excellent introductory course for students wishing to further develop some key skills and understanding of motorcycle systems. The course will provide practical knowledge and experience combined with academic study. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of the subject with a view to progressing on to a level 3 diploma course or to start work in industry.

Students will learn knowledge and skills in health, safety and good housekeeping, routine maintenance, engine systems as well as skills in removing and replacing motorcycle electrical units and components. Students will develop skills in using had tools and measuring devices for modifications, fabrication and repair in the automotive environment.

Year 1

Year 1

Skills in health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment.

Safe working practices.

Skills in supporting job roles in the automotive work environment.

Job roles in the automotive work environment

Skills in materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment

Understanding the tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment.

Knowledge of health, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment

Health and safety understanding.

Knowledge of support for job roles in the automotive work environment

Job roles in the automotive work environment

Skills in routine motorcycle maintenance

Undertaking routine motorcycle maintenance

Skills in removing and replacing motorcycle electrical units and components

Removing and replacing motorcycle electrical units and components

Skills in motorcycle preparation and inspection

Motorcycle preparation and inspection

Knowledge of routine motorcycle maintenance

Routine motorcycle maintenance

Knowledge of motorcycle engine and operating systems

Understanding motorcycle engine and operating systems

Knowledge of removing and replacing motorcycle electrical units and components

Removing and replacing motorcycle electrical units and components

Knowledge of removing and replacing motorcycle chassis units and components

Rremoving and replacing motorcycle chassis units and components

Knowledge of motorcycle preparation and inspection

Motorcycle preparation and inspection techniques

Knowledge of motorcycle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components

Working with fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed:

· a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above to include English Language

· or equivalent qualifications.

Learning and assessment

Assignments (practical assessment workbooks) comprising of practical tasks and knowledge based questions to cover all learning outcomes as well as online multiple choice tests.

Progression

Level 2 students can progress to level 3 programmes subject to published entry requirements and satisfactory performance at level 2.

Careers

Apprenticeship or employment in a variety of roles including specialist repair or specialist finisher in a motorcycle workshop.

Special requirements

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment:

Myerscough Motorsport fire retardant overalls and suitable protective footwear

2 Extra Costs:

Course material, pens, pencils, note book etc

Although not essential for the course, students may wish to buy books.

Trips and visits

Motorsport

The British motorsports industry is recognised as the best in the world with Britons at the heart of a vast range of worldwide motorsport activities. It is a huge industry employing people in businesses from retail performance specialists to preparation companies, with many Formula One and World Rally Teams based in the UK.

Myerscough College has seven motorsport workshops and a number of different competition cars for the continuing development and expansion of motorsport teaching. We believe that hands-on experience is an important aspect of learning and therefore encourages students to take part in a wide range of motorsport events throughout the UK. The department also now features a brand new motorcycle workshop for the learners on our new motorcycle programme.

Fantastic Facilities

Our newly refurbished Motorsports building features purpose built workshops with everything you'd expect to find in a working motorsport garage. Our course provides the opportunity to develop your motor vehicle skills within a dedicated motorsport environment.

A Winning Team

Motorsports students automatically become part of Team Myerscough Motorsport which competes across the country in a variety of motorsport events. Our students also act as race support for drivers in Formula Ford and WRC Rally events.

Fantastic Opportunities

Students on the Motorsports programme at Myerscough College are offered the opportunity to volunteer and work at some prestigious events all over the world. During the recent FIA WRC Academy Championships, a team of 8 degree students supported M-Sport's technical and service teams maintaining the fleet of 10 Ford Fiesta RS Rally Cars.

They attended WRC events as varied as the Vodafone Rally of Portugal and the rallies in Finland, Germany, France and Spain. This unique programme continued in 2016, with students supporting the Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy at five WRC events across Europe.

Leena Garde: Honorary Fellow

"At Myerscough, the combination of academic study with practical experience is a great way of doing it. It’s a package that can go hand in hand and give potential students an extra advantage. It’s no longer a hobby – it’s a genuine career."

Malcolm Wilson: Honorary Fellow

M-Sport Managing Director, Malcolm Wilson OBE was awarded an Honorary Fellowship at Myerscough College for his work in the industry. M-Sport works closely with the Myerscough College Motorsport Team on a number of initiatives.

Nicky Hart: Case Study

From student to event operations for Motorsport UK - read Nicky's story on how she achieved her dream job in the motorsports industry!

Emmie Jones: Case Study

Read all about Emmie Jones' journey from Myerscough to Mercedes!

NEW: Motorcycle Workshop

Myerscough College has recently invested in a brand new state of the art Motorcycle workshop for our new Motorcycle Maintenance course which offers students the chance to work on two wheels, understand the principles of motorcycle mechanics and get involved in the thriving motorcycle sport industry.