Motor Vehicle
Qualification Gained: City and Guilds of London Institute Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance
Study LevelLevel 1 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationBowling Back Lane AutoOverview
If you’re into pistons, mad about mufflers, and love the sound of a dump-valve gear change – then this is the perfect course for you!
Whether you want to run your own business, work for a local garage or you have your sights set on F1, we can give you the hands-on training, work experience and practical skills to get you on the road to success.
Why Choose This Course?
- Hands-On Learning – You won’t just be sitting in a classroom, you’ll be in the workshop getting stuck in from day one.
- Get Industry-Ready – We use real tools, real parts, and real cars so you can gain the practical skills garages and employers are looking for.
- Look to the Future – We introduce you to the latest in vehicle technology, including electric and hybrid cars.
Is This Course for Me?
- You enjoy learning how things work, especially cars and engines.
- You like working with your hands and fixing things.
- You don’t need any experience – just a strong interest in motor vehicles.
Take your first step to becoming a professional mechanic and apply today!
Key Info
Skills you’ll develop:
- Basic Car Maintenance – Learn how to change tyres, trims, exhausts, oil, lamps and repair punctures.
- Diagnostic Skills – Understand how to spot problems and figure out what’s wrong with a vehicle.
- Car Tuning and Modding – Discover how to tune and modify cars to run more smoothly and efficiently.
- Knowledge of Future Tech – Start learning about hybrid and electric vehicles and how they work.
- Attention to Detail – Get used to working carefully and checking your work to keep vehicles safe.
- Problem Solving – Work through faults and find smart ways to fix them.
- Teamwork – Learn how to work with others in a busy garage environment.
- Confidence in the Workshop – Build your self-belief as you get more hands-on experience and grow your skills.
Core modules:
- Routine maintenance
- Wheels and tyres
- Vehicle technology and workshop methods
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a must have for this course. You will need:
- Safety boots and fire-retardant overalls. These will be provided should you meet the conditions of the bursary*
Please note*: If your household income is £60,000 or below you may be eligible for a bursary to support things like: travel, meals, specialist equipment/clothing and childcare. To find out more, visit our Financial Support webpage.
Entry requirements to this course is a Grade 2 in both GCSE Maths and English Language.
For this course, you will complete the following assessments:
- One online multiple-choice assessment for each unit
- One practical assessment for each unit
Successful completion of this Level 1 course can lead onto our Level 2 Motor Vehicle course or to an apprenticeship.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
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