Motor Vehicle
Qualification Gained: City and Guilds of London Institute Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
Study LevelLevel 2 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationBowling Back Lane AutoOverview
Take your skills to the next level with our Motor Vehicle course!
This course builds on what you learned at Level 1, and you’ll learn how to carry out routine vehicle maintenance, work safely, use tools and equipment properly, and even start working with engine and electrical systems. You’ll also build skills for working in a real garage, including customer service and teamwork.
Why choose this course?
- Workplace-Ready Training – Learn how to carry out real tasks like replacing engine parts, handling electrical units, and completing vehicle checks.
- Understand the Industry – Get to know how a garage runs, including health and safety, teamwork, and customer service.
- Use the Right Tools – Get hands-on with professional tools, materials, and measuring devices used in today’s automotive industry.
Is this course for me?
- You’ve already completed a Level 1 Motor Vehicle course.
- You want to improve your practical skills and learn more about how vehicles work.
- You like solving problems and working with tools.
- You’re interested in a job in a garage, dealership, or even motorsport.
- You want to work safely and professionally in a real workshop setting.
Apply today and take the next step toward becoming a fully qualified mechanic.
Key Info
Skills you’ll develop:
- Vehicle Maintenance – Learn how to carry out routine checks and repairs on light vehicles.
- Engine and Electrical Work – Gain experience removing and replacing engine parts and electrical components.
- Health and Safety Awareness – Understand how to work safely in a busy garage environment.
- Tool and Equipment Use – Get hands-on with the tools, materials, and measuring devices used by professionals.
- Customer Service – Build the confidence to speak with customers and provide good service.
- Team Support – Learn how to work with others and support different roles in a workshop setting.
- Problem Solving – Develop the ability to spot issues and find solutions during repair work.
- Confidence and Independence – Grow your self-belief as you take on more complex tasks with less support.
- Light vehicle maintenance
- Engine, lubrication and cooling
- Light vehicle electrical systems
- Light vehicle chassis systems
- Light vehicle transmissions and drivelines
- Light vehicle fuel, ignition and exhaust systems
Entry to this course requires GCSE English Language and Maths at a grade 3. You will need to have completed the Level 1 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance.
For students who have achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths, there is a fast-track route to Level 2 available. This means they can skip Level 1 and go directly onto Level 2.
For this qualification, you will complete the following assessments:
- One online multiple-choice assessment for each unit
- One practical assessment for each unit
Gain hands-on experience in real-life industry settings!
For this course you will complete compulsory work experience for two weeks, where you’ll dive into the world of work and gain the skills employers are looking for. You will:
- Get hands-on and work on real projects.
- Boost your confidence and learn how to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and make smart decisions.
- Collaborate with professionals and see how great ideas come to life when people work together.
- Understand how to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality.
With this, you’ll have hands-on experience to showcase on your CV, showing your industry skills to employers.
After completing this course, you’ll be ready to pursue:
- Progression to our Level 3 Motor Vehicle course.
- Apprenticeships in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Automotive Electrical and Electronics and Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle).
- Roles such as Trainee Mechanic, Vehicle Service Technician and Workshop Assistant in a garage or dealership.
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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