David left school at 16 and started an apprenticeship in his local garage – Bluebell garage, he worked for the same company for 17 years, and he then started a new career teaching students the subject of motor vehicle at City Centre Training, after 2 years David then secured a job at Darlington College where he has taught for 5 years, he has taught a range of qualifications from entry level to level 3. David says he enjoys passing on his skills and knowledge to students in order to assist them secure an apprenticeship, after all he was once in their shoes. Patrick Hamilton has 20 years light and heavy vehicle experience gained at leading vehicle manufacturer’s main dealerships, including 6 years in the Royal Air Mechanical Transport Servicing Section. He was the Automotive Training Workshops Manager at a private training provider and a Lecturer in Automotive Engineering at Cambridge Regional College. Patrick is currently Head of School of Engineering at West Suffolk College, also teaching on automotive and engineering courses. Patrick has experience of teaching on a range of light vehicle, heavy vehicle and motorcycle programmes ranging from Entry level 3 to level 4. He has worked for the Sector Skills Council writing some of their QCF units and has also been a technical consultant and author for City and Guilds and the IMI Awards Ltd, helping to develop and write their qualifications. Patrick is Chairman of the IMI Members Association Norfolk. Graham is Qualifications Developer at IMI Awards

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• Part 1 Introduction1. Health & Safety2. Good HousekeepingPart 21. Work structure2. Customer service3 Tools and equipmentPart 31. Mechanical engine faults2. Engine management and emission faults3. Lubrication and cooling system faults4. Overhauling engines5. Hybrids and alternative fuelsPart 41. Diagnosis of steering related faults2. Diagnosis of suspension related faults3. Diagnosis of braking related faults4. Overhauling steering, braking and suspension unitsPart 5 1. Diagnosis of gearbox faults2. Diagnosis of drive line faults3. Overhauling transmission unitsPart 61. Electronic warning, safety and infotainment systems2. Starting and charging faults3. Vehicle body electrical systemsPart 7 1. Body panels