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Entry Level 3 Car Mechanic Course in Redhill

Cost£1,333.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 Car Mechanic Course in Redhill. Classes run at Orbital South Colleges East Surrey College, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 34 weeks. You'll study vehicle systems in a fully equipped workshop. Units cover engine lubrication, cooling, fuel, braking, steering, suspension, electrical systems, and more. You'll split your time between practical tasks and classroom learning.

This entry level car mechanic qualification is awarded by City and Guilds. You'll finish with a Certificate in Vehicle Systems Maintenance.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how vehicle engine lubrication systems work.
  • You'll explore engine cooling and fuel systems.
  • You'll study spark ignition and electrical systems.
  • You'll learn how braking and transmission systems operate.
  • You'll understand steering, suspension, and wheel and tyre systems.
  • You'll practise vehicle body and interior cleaning techniques.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop tasks and classroom sessions. The workshop is newly built and fully equipped. Assessment is based on a combination of practical tasks and theoretical work completed throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanic, carries out vehicle servicing and repairs.
  • Vehicle technician, diagnoses and fixes faults on cars.
  • Tyre and exhaust fitter, fits and replaces tyres and exhaust parts.
  • Valeter, cleans and prepares vehicles to a professional standard.
  • Workshop assistant, supports qualified technicians in a garage.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the next step up from this course.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, a City and Guilds qualification that takes you closer to working as a qualified mechanic.
  • Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, combining paid work with structured training.
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