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Bradford College

Motor Vehicle (Adults)

  Qualification Gained: City and Guilds of London Institute Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance

  Study LevelLevel 1     Course TypeAdult   Duration1 Academic Year   Start DateSeptember 2025   Study ModePart-time   LocationBowling Back Lane Auto  

Overview

Are you looking to get into mechanics or considering a career change?

If you’re passionate about pistons, fascinated by mufflers, and thrilled by the sound of a dump-valve gear change, then this is the perfect course for you!

Take your first step towards becoming a professional mechanic with our official City and Guilds Motor Vehicle courses. Whether you want to start your own business, work for a local garage, or even aim for a career in F1, we provide the hands-on training, work experience, and practical skills you need to drive your career forward. 

Key Info

In your first year, we’ll show you how to perform all the essential task that would be expected of a professional mechanic, how to replace tyres, trims and exhausts and how to do routine tasks like oil changes, lamp replacements and puncture repairs.

Once you have the basics down, we move onto diagnostics, how to tune and mod cars for efficiency and look towards the future with the option to specialise in hybrid and electric vehicles. 

Core modules: 

  • Routine maintenance 
  • Wheels and tyres 
  • Vehicle technology and workshop methods 

No specific qualifications however you will need to have proficient knowledge in English and Maths.

For this qualification, 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 a Level 2 or to an apprenticeship.

FE Tuition: £1,938.00 per academic year

Exam Registration: £120.00

Other Costs: Fees for this course are:FE Tuition: £3,840.00 per academic year Exam Registration: £115.00

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.

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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