Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £26,000 to £55,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
Employers typically expect around L2
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies (Light Vehicle) L27 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles L22 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair L32 courses
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Where this can take you
Start on a Level 2 vehicle maintenance course/apprenticeship; the recognised competent qualification is the Level 3 Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician.
Courses for this career
See free Vehicle Mechanic courses
Level 2
- Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies (Light Vehicle) L27 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles L22 courses
Level 3