Free Entry Level Car Maintenance and Repair Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Car Maintenance and Repair Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, full-time during the day. This is a practical, broad-based car maintenance and repair qualification covering light vehicle service and repair, body repair techniques, body refinishing, and vehicle construction. You'll also learn how to use tools and equipment safely. The course runs for one year and is designed as a pre-apprenticeship programme, giving you a strong foundation before moving into further training or work. Entry level car maintenance and repair classes like these are a solid first step toward a career as a mechanic.

Who this course is for

Kick start your career in the automotive industry with this our entry-level diploma.

This practical-based pre-apprenticeship programme will give you a broad understanding of skills across a range of specialisms including light vehicle service and repair, body repair techniques, body re-finishing and vehicle construction, as well as the use of tools and equipment and the importance of health and safety in the workplace.

On successful completion of the course you will be able to progress to a Level 1 Diploma in Automotive or apply for an apprenticeship in the industry.

Entry requirements

To access this course you will be required to:

Attend an interview at the college Complete an online assessment to determine your current skills and knowledge

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in light vehicle service and repair
  • You'll learn body repair techniques used in automotive work
  • You'll practise body refinishing processes
  • You'll study vehicle construction and how vehicles are put together
  • You'll learn how to use workshop tools and equipment correctly
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements in an automotive workplace

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment. Assessment is based on your practical performance and knowledge across the different subject areas covered in the Diploma. Before you start, you'll attend an interview at the college and complete an online assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanic, how to become a mechanic starting with this entry level qualification
  • Vehicle technician, servicing and repairing cars in a garage
  • Body repair technician, working on vehicle bodywork and panels
  • Vehicle refinisher, applying paint and finishing treatments to vehicles
  • Automotive apprentice, progressing into a structured apprenticeship programme

What you could study next

After completing this Diploma, you could progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology, which goes deeper into vehicle systems and prepares you for skilled technician roles. From there, a Level 3 qualification or an automotive apprenticeship would take you further toward full mechanic status and a CSCS or IMI-recognised skilled-worker card.

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