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Spring Term
Starts: Mon 9 Jan 2012
Half Term: Mon 13 Feb - Sat 18 Feb 2012
Ends: Sat 31 Mar 2012
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Starts: Mon 9 Jan 2012
Half Term: Mon 13 Feb - Sat 18 Feb 2012
Ends: Sat 31 Mar 2012
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Adult Community Learning Centre (ACLC)
Australia Road
W12 7PT
020 8753 6252
Macbeth Centre (MAC)
Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ
0845 839 7912
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Australia Road
W12 7PT
020 8753 6252
Macbeth Centre (MAC)
Macbeth Street
W6 9JJ
0845 839 7912
All centres and maps...
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Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Bicycle Maintenance, Car Maintenance, Motorcycle Maintenance
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Programme leaderNick McKenzie0845 839 7912 alssinfo@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 for beginners |
| 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 £197 | conc £83 | non EU £312 |
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| Thu | 18:30-21:00 | 11 | MAC | 12/01/12 | 29/03/12 | MV2025 | TBC Full |
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| Car maintenance - 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 £197 | conc £83 | non EU £312 |
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| Thu | 18:30-21:00 | 11 | MAC | 19/04/12 | 05/07/12 | MV3050 | TBC Nearly Full |
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| Car care on a budget |
| The practical content of the course covers basic servicing, including the replacement of service parts, fault investigation and diagnosis, M.O.T. inspection and preparation and minor repairs. The theory content will cover major vehicle systems like the engine, suspension and steering, tyres, brakes, electrics and how to buy secondhand cars. By the end of the course you will have gained 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 £145 | conc £64 | non EU £265 |
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| Sat | 09:30-15:30 | 5 | MAC | 21/04/12 | 19/05/12 | MV3060 | Nick McKenzie |
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| Prepare your car for MOT |
| The practical content of the course includes how to carry out a pre-M.O.T. inspection. This will cover all of the vehicle's major systems such as the suspension and steering, tyres, brakes, electrics and engine emissions. More information... |
| Fees: | full £50 | conc £21 | non EU £95 |
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| Sat | 09:30-15:30 | 1 | MAC | 26/05/12 | 26/05/12 | MV3070 | Nick McKenzie |
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| Practical classic car care |
| The practical content includes basic routine maintenance which will include the replacement of service parts, fault diagnosis, MOT inspection and minor repairs. Engine theory. Buying and selling classic cars will also be covered. More information... |
| Fees: | full £95 | conc £43 | non EU £175 |
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| Sat | 09:30-15:30 | 2 | MAC | 23/06/12 | 14/07/12 | MV3080 | Nick McKenzie |
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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 10 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 £182 | conc £73 | non EU £297 |
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| Mon | 18:30-21:00 | 10 | MAC | 16/04/12 | 25/06/12 | MV3125 | Peter Smith |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 2 |
| Safety inspection, Adjustment and replacing of brakes, cables and pads; adjustment and fitting of new cables and fine tuning of front and rear gear mechanisms; servicing and adjustment of headset; adjustment and maintenance of hubs; assessing wheel faults, truing of slightly buckled wheels while in the frame plus recommendation for routine servicing. NB: Hydraulic brake servicing is not covered in either course. More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £5 |
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| Wed | 18:15-20:45 | 2 | MAC | 16/05/12 | 23/05/12 | MV3151 | TBC |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 1 |
| Safety inspection, Adjustment of handlebars and stem, Brakes, gears - the importance of cables, Adjustment of saddle and seat post, Wheel removal and re-fitting, puncture repairs, recommendations for routine servicing More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £55 |
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| Wed | 18:15-20:45 | 2 | MAC | 20/06/12 | 27/06/12 | MV3152 | TBC |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 2 |
| Safety inspection, Adjustment and replacing of brakes, cables and pads; adjustment and fitting of new cables and fine tuning of front and rear gear mechanisms; servicing and adjustment of headset; adjustment and maintenance of hubs; assessing wheel faults, truing of slightly buckled wheels while in the frame plus recommendation for routine servicing. NB: Hydraulic brake servicing is not covered in either course. More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £10 |
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| Wed | 18:15-20:45 | 2 | MAC | 04/07/12 | 11/07/12 | MV3153 | TBC |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 1 |
| Learn how to maintain your own bicycle in a safe and reliable condition. Bicycle 'first aid' More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £55 |
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| Sat | 09:30-15:30 | 1 | MAC | 02/06/12 | 02/06/12 | MV3154 | TBC |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 2 |
| Safety inspection, Adjustment and replacing of brakes, cables and pads; adjustment and fitting of new cables and fine tuning of front and rear gear mechanisms; servicing and adjustment of headset; adjustment and maintenance of hubs; assessing wheel faults, truing of slightly buckled wheels while in the frame plus recommendation for routine servicing. NB: Hydraulic brake servicing is not covered in either course. More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £55 |
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| Sat | 09:30-15:30 | 1 | MAC | 16/06/12 | 16/06/12 | MV3155 | TBC |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 1 |
| Learn how to maintain your own bicycle in a safe and reliable condition. Bicycle 'first aid' More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £55 |
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| Sat | 09:30-15:30 | 1 | MAC | 16/06/12 | 16/06/12 | MV3156 | TBC |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 2 |
| Safety inspection, Adjustment and replacing of brakes, cables and pads; adjustment and fitting of new cables and fine tuning of front and rear gear mechanisms; servicing and adjustment of headset; adjustment and maintenance of hubs; assessing wheel faults, truing of slightly buckled wheels while in the frame plus recommendation for routine servicing. NB: Hydraulic brake servicing is not covered in either course. More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £55 |
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| Sat | 09:30-15:30 | 1 | MAC | 07/07/12 | 07/07/12 | MV3157 | TBC |
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| Bicycle maintenance level 1 |
| Learn how to maintain your own bicycle in a safe and reliable condition. Bicycle 'first aid' More information... |
| Fees: | full £5 | conc £5 | non EU £55 |
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| Wed | 18:15-20:45 | 2 | MAC | 25/04/12 | 02/05/12 | MV3158 | TBC |
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| Car maintenance for women |
| The practical content of the course will include tasks such as basic maintenance checks and adjustments, checking front brakes, M.O.T. preparation and minor rectifications. The theory content will cover major vehicle systems like the engine, suspension, steering, tyres, brakes, electrics and how to deal more successfully with the trade. After 5 weeks you should have gained an increased knowledge and understanding of how cars work. Specific information of how to keep your own car in good order.and have developed the confidence needed to deal more successfully with garage mechanics and the motor trade in general. More information... |
| Fees: | full £95 | conc £43 | non EU £195 |
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| Fri | 18:15-20:45 | 5 | MAC | 27/04/12 | 25/05/12 | MV3303 | Nick McKenzie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fri | 18:15-20:45 | 5 | MAC | 15/06/12 | 13/07/12 | MV3304 | Nick McKenzie |
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| Certificate in vehicle maintenance - level 1 (Interview required) |
| City & Guilds |
| This certificate/diploma 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 £602 | conc £132 | non EU £3780 |
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| Thu | 09:30-16:00 | 17 | MAC | 22/09/11 | 10/02/12 | MV1400 | Nick McKenzie Nearly Full |
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| Car Maintenance-Certificate in vehicle maintenance-level 1 |
| Four main units: Health & Safety in the workshop, Tools, equipment and workshop processes, Service & repair of Automotive vehicles, Removal and replacement of engine units. More information... |
| Fees: | full £667 | conc £87 | non EU £1540 |
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| Thu | 09:30-16:30 | 17 | MAC | 23/02/12 | 13/07/12 | MV2400 | TBC |
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