BTEC National Award in Vehicle Technology (Motor Sport)
The BTEC National Award is a progression from the Diplomain Motorsport Operations or from GCSE Level,giving students an overview to the exciting work of motorsport. All motorsport competition has a common core and encompasses many aspects of motorsport focusing on the running of a car and management of a team.
The programme investigates primarily the management of the team with particular attention given to the setting up of motorsport cars and their testing, as well as health and safety and the inclusion of an awareness of the motorsport industry as a whole.
The aims of the programme are:
- To educate individuals in aspects of safety for personnel within the team, operators and the public
- To involve students in the operations of motorsport teams and events
- To prepare students for employment within this demanding, competitive, and selective industry
- To act as a progression route to relevant higher qualifications
Who Is The Course For?
The course is aimed aimed primarily at 16 years plus, who are hoping to entre the Motorsport Industry or Automotive Engineering at some time in the future. It will enable candidates to acquire an understanding in this filed in both practical and theoretical knowledge.
The BTEC National Award in Motorsport is one day per week full time in college or 2 afternoons,(subject to time table) over a two year period and can be combined with the BTECNational Certificate in Engineering.
What Will The Student Do On The Course?
This course is equivalent to a A Level and comprises of six modules. The programme offers students to be involved and create an opening into a real and growing industry. The course uses, where possible, real time data for analysis with in the project.
The BTEC National Award in Vehicle Technology (Motor Sports) is made up of the following units;
Year One
1. Professional Practice & Logistics for Motorsport
- Understand the organisaiton, administravtive structure and associated professional bodies of motorsport activites.
- Be able to communicate with the media to provide information about a motorsport activity.
- Understand the logistics associated with motorsport vehicle transportation.
- Be able to plan the sponsorship and financial management of a motorsport team.
2. Motorsport Vehicle Preparation & Inspection
- Understanding the vehicle & competitor documentation required to compete at a motorsport event
- Be able to prepare a competition vehicle to a recognised specification
- Carry out inspections before, during and after motorsports event
3. Mathematics for Technicians
- Algebraic Methods
- Be able to use trigonometric methods & standard formula to determine area and volumes
- Be able to use statistical methods to display data
- Know how to use elementary calculus techniques
Year Two
4. Essential Working Practices in Vehicle Technology
- understanding good houskeeping & health and safety procedures
- understand the practical & legal consideration affecting repair, maintenance and servicing of motor vehicles
- Understanding the importance of maintaining positive communciation & working relationships with colleagues and customers
- Understand how to access and use information, data and documentation for vehicle service and repair
5. Operation of Vehicle Systems
Understanding how the ofllowing and their components work:
- Transmission system
- Steering System
- Suspension System
- Braking System
6. Vehicle Engine Prinicples, Operation, Service & Repair
- Be able to carry out engine service & repair procedures
- Understand the principle operations of the following:
- Internal Combustion engine
- Fuel Supply systems
- Engine colloing and lubrication systems
During the course a student will be encouraged to undertake work experience within a local team. Students will obtain the opportunity to assist teams at rally events.
How Will The Course Be Taught?
The students will be expected to attend theory and practical classes and all experiential aspects, which will often take place at the weekend.
Assessment
Units are assessed by assignments and portfolio
Qualifications agained from this Course?
- BTEC National Award in Motorsport 1-A- Level
Awarding Body Edexcel
- BTEC National Certificate in Engineering 2-A-Level
Awarding Body Edexcel
What Can The Student Do Next?
Students may after successfully completing wish to seek further qualifications and progression to a Foundation Degree in Motorsport Technology and Management, BA Honors Degrees in Motorsport or Engineering or either seek employemnt.
Others might wish to pursue interests further in other higher-level sports related courses utilizing the broad skill base developed by the course.
Entry Requirements
Successful candidate will require 4 Grade C or above in GCSE including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.
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