Introduction to Motorsport Engineering KS3/KS4 - Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd - Coventry Alternative Provision 24/25
Training Provider
Fast Forward Vocational Training Ltd
Fast Forward Vocational Training and TeamSport Indoor Karting have teamed up nationally to offer an exciting, engaging, and unique opportunity for young people wishing to acquire vocational skills and qualifications.
Fast Forward are specialist training providers focusing on mechanics with an embedded SEMH programme designed and accredited by SYUK the provision has a determination to bridge the gap between disadvantaged youths and their peers to enable success and build positive futures across the UK.
Students will have the benefit of developing their skills in a “live” workshop where they will face real world mechanical problems allowing them to be fully immersed in the programme. Students will also be invited to make use of the karting track giving them a real carrot at the end of the session!
Our Promise!
Every young person that completes a full academic year program with us will be offered an interview for a role at their local TeamSport Indoor Karting track.
The Introduction to Motorsport Engineering programme is an
accredited training programme from SEG & FFVT which enables
learners who have an interest in this area of study to acquire
knowledge and skills to aid progression to further study or
employment.
The units in the programme represent roles within the motorsport engineering world allowing students the opportunity to take a glimpse behind the curtain. Embedded within the programme are aspects of functional skills and the provisions SEMH programme.
Unit 1 - Health and Safety for Motor Sport Engineering
Learners will explore the responsibility of the employer and employee and the requirements of basic health and safety legislation.
Unit 2 – Mechanical Engineering in Motor Sport
Learners will work both practically getting hands on with the karts to perform servicing and repairs along with evidencing their practical skills in their classroom portfolio.
Unit 3 – Electrical Propelled Vehicles
Learners will find out about the main components of an electrical
propelled vehicle and how these differ from the petrol engines we have long been accustomed to.
Unit 4 – Track Design & Repair
Learners will develop their manual skills working with basic assembly tools to make repairs to the track. Learners will be walked through track design including the best practice in place by the NKA.
Unit 5 – STEM Career Opportunities
In this unit, learners will explore the opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths within the motorsport industry. Learners will take a deeper look into each role and plan their own route into the industry.
