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Car Mechanic Course Entry Level 3 in Redhill

Cost£1,333.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Car Mechanic Course Entry Level 3 in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks.

This entry level car mechanic course covers the key systems found in modern vehicles. You'll study engines, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical systems, fuel systems, and more. Units also cover wheels and tyres, transmission, and workshop practice. The course mixes practical workshop sessions with classroom learning.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Vehicle Systems Maintenance at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how vehicle engine lubrication and cooling systems work.
  • You'll explore fuel, exhaust, and spark ignition systems.
  • You'll study vehicle electrical systems and how to work with them safely.
  • You'll learn the principles of braking, steering, and suspension systems.
  • You'll understand vehicle transmission systems.
  • You'll practise wheel and tyre system checks.
  • You'll learn vehicle body and interior cleaning principles.
  • You'll develop workshop skills used in everyday vehicle maintenance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical tasks in the workshop and theory work in the classroom. Assessment is based on the units you complete throughout the course. East Surrey College has a purpose-built motor vehicle workshop where you'll practise hands-on skills alongside your classroom study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Workshop assistant, supports qualified mechanics in a garage or dealership.
  • Fast fit technician, fits tyres, exhausts, and brakes at a fast fit centre.
  • Vehicle mechanic, carries out servicing and repairs on cars and vans.
  • Valeter, cleans and prepares vehicles to a professional standard.
  • Parts advisor, helps customers and technicians find the right vehicle parts.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the next step up from this course and a route into more advanced practical skills.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the qualification many garage employers look for when hiring trainee mechanics.
  • Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance, lets you earn while you train toward a recognised trade qualification.
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