Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run full-time at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This is a hands-on car mechanic qualification that builds your practical skills in motor vehicle services. The course runs for around 600 hours of full-time daytime study. You will have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. Gateway Qualifications awards this course.
Who this course is for
Motor Vehicle Vocational Study Level 1 Cert E&T [ACE] (GIA00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Subcontracting department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in motor vehicle maintenance and repair
You'll learn how to carry out basic checks on vehicle systems
You'll work with tools and equipment used in a workshop environment
You'll understand health and safety practices in a motor vehicle setting
You'll gain knowledge of how key vehicle components work
You'll build the foundation skills needed for further mechanic training
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom-based and practical workshop sessions at the Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment is carried out through coursework, practical tasks, and observation of your skills in a workshop setting. Your progress will be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mechanic's assistant. Support qualified mechanics in a garage or workshop.
Vehicle technician trainee. Entry-level role in a car dealership or repair centre.
Tyre and exhaust fitter. Hands-on role fitting and replacing tyres and exhausts.
Forecourt operative. Vehicle checks and basic servicing at a fuel or fleet site.
Apprentice motor vehicle technician. Earn while you train toward a full mechanic qualification.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The next step toward becoming a qualified mechanic. Covers more complex servicing and repair work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The qualification mechanics need for a skilled-worker role in a garage or dealership.
Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship. Combine work and study to gain a recognised mechanic qualification while earning a wage.
