Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre, full-time during the day. This free car mechanic course covers the fundamentals of automotive maintenance, giving you practical and technical skills to work on cars and light vehicles. The course runs for 468 hours. You'll work toward the IMI Level 1 car mechanic qualification, which is a recognised starting point for a career in the automotive industry.
Who this course is for
For Details about IMI DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE - LEVEL 1. Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/1618/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll learn how vehicle engines and mechanical systems work.
You'll carry out basic servicing and maintenance tasks on cars.
You'll identify and inspect electrical and electronic vehicle components.
You'll use workshop tools and equipment safely and correctly.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in an automotive workshop.
You'll develop skills in diagnosing common vehicle faults.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in the workshop. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based activities. Your tutor will observe your work and check your understanding throughout the course. The centre will confirm the full details of assessment before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Car mechanic. Entry-level role servicing and repairing vehicles.
Vehicle technician. Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults.
Tyre and exhaust fitter. Fitting and replacing tyres, exhausts, and brakes.
Lube technician. Carrying out oil changes and routine vehicle checks.
Automotive workshop assistant. Supporting qualified mechanics in a garage.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Operations. The natural next step after Level 1, covering more complex servicing and repair skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Needed to progress toward a fully qualified technician role and to work toward IMI professional registration.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English. Useful alongside trade qualifications and often required for further study or apprenticeships.
