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Free Entry Level 3 Car Mechanic Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Car Mechanic Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time during the day.

You'll spend most of your time in the college's fully equipped workshop, working on modern cars. The course covers how vehicle systems work, basic maintenance tasks, and how to use garage tools and machinery safely. You'll also study customer service and develop some business awareness. Functional Skills in Maths and English are part of the programme too. There are no formal entry requirements. The course runs for one year.

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

Who this course is for

The Diploma in General Vehicle Maintenance E3 is ideal if you�ve thought about what the Motor Trade might be like and want to know what a Mechanic has to do at work.

It will give you the opportunity to work on a range of vehicles using tools and machinery that you would see in a garage.

The course will also develop your entrepreneurial skills as well as a focus on customer services.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, you will need a can do attitude and determination to work hard getting to know how all the different parts of a car work.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how the main systems of a car work, including engine, brakes, and electrics.
  • You'll carry out basic vehicle maintenance tasks in a workshop setting.
  • You'll use tools and machinery found in a professional garage.
  • You'll develop safe working practices when handling vehicles and equipment.
  • You'll study customer service skills relevant to the motor trade.
  • You'll build awareness of how a garage business operates.
  • You'll practise Functional Skills in Maths and English alongside your practical work.

How you will learn

Most of your learning takes place in a fully equipped workshop, where you work hands-on with real vehicles. Some sessions are classroom-based, using electronic learning packages to build the knowledge behind your practical work. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical tasks in the workshop and written or online activities in the classroom.

What you will need to bring

You'll need safety boots and overalls. Bishop Auckland College can order these for you if needed. Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanic, carries out servicing and repairs in a garage or workshop.
  • Vehicle technician, diagnoses and fixes faults on cars and light vehicles.
  • Tyre and exhaust fitter, fits and replaces tyres, exhausts, and brakes.
  • Forecourt assistant, supports vehicle checks and customer service at a dealership.
  • Garage assistant, helps qualified mechanics with day-to-day workshop tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the natural next step after this course and available at Bishop Auckland College.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology, a City and Guilds qualification that takes you closer to working as a qualified vehicle technician.
  • Automotive apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
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