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Autumn Term
Starts: Mon 13 Sep 2010
Half Term: Mon 25 Oct - Sat 30 Oct 2010
Ends: Sat 11 Dec 2010
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Starts: Mon 13 Sep 2010
Half Term: Mon 25 Oct - Sat 30 Oct 2010
Ends: Sat 11 Dec 2010
All term dates...
Our centres
Macbeth Centre (MAC)
Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ 020 8846 9090
Sands End (SAN)
59 Broughton Road
SW6 2LE 020 7736 1724
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Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ 020 8846 9090
Sands End (SAN)
59 Broughton Road
SW6 2LE 020 7736 1724
All centres and maps...
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Bicycle Maintenance, Car Maintenance, Motorcycle Maintenance
See Metal Work for: Welding and Metal Work|
Programme leaderNick McKenzienick.mckenzie@lbhf.gov.uk We have an MOT standard workshop where you will be able to access professional trade equipment, cover all aspects of motor vehicle maintenance, diagnostic testing and repair. You will need to wear overalls or older clothes and stout shoes. In classes you may work on different students’ vehicles as appropriate. You will need to supply the parts/fluid if a repair/servicing is carried out on your vehicle. |
It may be possible to pay course fees by regular installments throughout your course, instead of paying the full amount at the start. Please ask about installment plans when you enrol. Further education/qualification classes Courses leading to a qualification will require an interview before you can enrol. Concessions To help pay for course fees and materials, it may be possible to apply for the Learner Support Fund. |
Complete course list
| Car Maintenance |
| The practical content of the course includes basic servicing, replacement of service parts, fault diagnosis, M.O.T. preparation / inspection, and minor repairs. The theory content will cover major vehicle systems like the engine, suspension and steering, tyres, brakes, electrics, types of insurance cover and how to buy secondhand cars. After 11 weeks you should have gained an increased knowledge and understanding of how cars work along with specific information of how to keep your own car in good working order as well as the language and confidence needed to deal more successfully with mechanics and the motor trade in general. More information... |
| Fees | full £217 | conc £90 | non EU £329 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Thu | 18:30-21:00 | 12 | MAC | 16/09/10 | 09/12/10 | MV1025 | ||||||
| Tutor: Annar Raja Full | ||||||||||||
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| Car maintenance intermediate |
| "Change spark plugs, engine oil and filter,and air and fuel filter (where possible). Renew / inspect front brake components (pads & discs); and carry out examination of rear brake shoes and drums. Be able to bleed air from the braking system Check and adjust (where possible) front wheel tracking. Carry out electronic engine diagnostics check. Demonstrate the ability to apply Health and Safety (HandS) procedures whilst working my own motor vehicle. Name 10 items checked during an M.O.T. test. Remove / replace a radiator, thermostat and various hoses. Remove a cylinder head and examine the head gasket. Expose a cam timing belt, examine and report on its condition. Identify the relationship between the crankshaft and camshaft (engine & valve timing). " More information... |
| Fees | full £217 | conc £90 | non EU £329 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Wed | 18:30-21:00 | 12 | MAC | 15/09/10 | 08/12/10 | MV1050 | ||||||
| Tutor: Annar Raja Full | ||||||||||||
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| Car maintenance for women |
| The practical content of the course will include tasks such as basic servicing and replacement of service parts, changing oil, checking front brakes, fault diagnosis, M.O.T. preparation and minor repairs. The theory content will cover major vehicle systems like the engine, suspension, steering, tyres, brakes, electrics and how to buy second-hand cars. After 11 weeks you should have gained an increased knowledge and understanding of how cars work along with specific information of how to keep your own car in good order as well as the language and confidence needed to deal more successfully with garage mechanics and the motor trade in general. More information... |
| Fees | full £217 | conc £90 | non EU £329 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Sat | 10:00-12:30 | 12 | MAC | 18/09/10 | 11/12/10 | MV1075 | ||||||
| Tutor: Annar Raja | ||||||||||||
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| Car maintenance for women intermediate |
| A detailed investigation of the motor car’s various systems including the engine's internal parts such as pistons, crankshaft, camshaft and cam belt, cylinder head gasket, the fuel injection system, removal and replacement of front and rear brake components; wheel bearings, transmission and drive shafts, investigation of suspension and shock absorbers, front wheel steering geometry, ‘tracking’, the cooling system and associated components, wheel balancing and engine diagnostics and management systems. More information... |
| Fees | full £217 | conc £90 | non EU £329 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Sat | 13:30-16:00 | 12 | MAC | 18/09/10 | 11/12/10 | MV1100 | ||||||
| Tutor: Annar Raja | ||||||||||||
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| Motorbike maintenance |
| "This practical course gives motorcyclists an all round knowledge of servicing and maintaining a variety of different makes and types of machine, by working on your own and other student’s bikes. The theory content will cover how things like the engine, gearbox, brakes and suspension work, and what to look for when things start to go wrong. You will also learn what tools to buy and to use them correctly. By the end of eleven weeks you should be able to confidently carry out routine bike adjustments and lubrication tasks including changing engine oil and filter. " More information... |
| Fees | full £217 | conc £90 | non EU £329 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Mon | 18:30-21:00 | 12 | MAC | 13/09/10 | 06/12/10 | MV1125 | ||||||
| Tutor: Peter Smith | ||||||||||||
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| Bicycle maintenance |
| "This course will cover all you need to know about maintaining your bike in good working order, including the following; fitting and adjusting brakes, cables, levers, wheels and tyres; lubrication of gears, chains, spindles and bearings; replacing and repairing inner tubes. The course will also cover the different types and styles of bikes and what to look out for when buying one second-hand. Note: This course does not cover disc brakes or some suspension systems at this time. " More information... |
| Fees | full £178 | conc £178 | non EU £269 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Fri | 18:00-20:00 | 12 | MAC | 17/09/10 | 10/12/10 | MV1150 | ||||||
| Tutor: Rueben Harebin | ||||||||||||
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| Car maintenance City & Guilds 4101 Level 1 (Interview required) |
| This certificated course will cover three main units, 1.Health and Safety in the workshop, 2.Tools, Equipment and Workshop Processes, 3.Service and Repair of Automotive Vehicles, 4.Removal and Replacement of Engine Units. While studying these units you will also learn how to service and maintain a motor car to a high standard. Remove and re-fit individual components as well as examine and diagnose the condition of worn parts. Remove and replace road wheels, and learn about safe workshop practices. Students are also required to keep notes on practical activities recording all processes, including health and safety needs, in order to help build a portfolio of evidence which will be used as part of the final assessment process. More information... |
| Fees | full £1344 | conc £548 | non EU £4743 |
| Day | Time | Weeks | Centre | Start | End | Code | ||||||
| Mon | 09:30-16:30 | 34 | MAC | 13/09/10 | 11/07/11 | MV1200 | ||||||
| Tutor: Nick McKenzie | ||||||||||||
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