Level 2
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Certificate Level 2
This full-time, one-year course will teach you about the motor industry. You will learn a wide range of relevant practical skills in our fully equipped modern workshops and also includes mechanical theory and related subjects….
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Course overview
This full-time, one-year course will teach you about the motor industry.
You will learn a wide range of relevant practical skills in our fully equipped modern workshops and also includes mechanical theory and related subjects. You can study this course at our Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway or South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA).
You can progress to the Light Vehicle Level 2 Diploma course.
How to apply
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Who is this course for?
This course is for young people aged 16-18, or for someone who has already completed a Level 1 Maintenance and Repair Qualification.
You should have the desire to learn and develop the skills necessary to maintain and repair motor cars.
You will need to be a committed and determined person who wants to succeed and has the ability to work as part of a team.
What you’ll learn
You will study work skills and GCSEs or functional skills in English and Maths.
You will study areas like:
- health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
- support for job roles in the automotive environment
- routine light vehicle maintenance
- light vehicle chassis systems
- light vehicles engines mechanical, lubrication and cooling.
Entry requirements
3 x GCSEs at 3 or above including English and Maths or Functional Skill Level 1 in both English and Maths.
A previous qualification in Motor Vehicle or experience in light/heavy vehicle.
We will invite you to a Course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Future career and study
After successfully completing this course, you can move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.
You may also seek employment as a tyre and exhaust fitter, automotive fitter, service advisor, parts advisor or warranty clerk. You could also seek a motor vehicle apprenticeship.
Additional costs
Although all the tools and equipment is supplied, you will need to provide safety boots, protective clothing, work gloves, writing equipment, calculator and paper.
From September 2023, students on all motor vehicle courses will be required to purchase and wear a uniform in College. You will receive more information about this, including cost and how to purchase, at your induction.
If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.