BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate/Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Motorsport)

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Key Facts

Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Course Code: AFH0051
Start Date: September 2025

Code: AFH0051

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.

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