Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. This is a practical, hands-on car mechanic qualification that takes one year to complete. You'll work on engine systems, brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical systems. You'll also develop workshop skills including drilling, tapping, cutting, and filing, all taught to industry standards. The course includes a visit to a working garage so you can see how these skills are used in practice. You'll need maths and English at grade 1 (G) or above to join.
Who this course is for
You will learn about engine systems, brake, steering, electrical and suspension systems, component fitting and inspecting cars. This course will prepare you for Level 2 having completed over 20 practical tasks demonstrating your competance to repair cars. You will learn a variety of new skills to industry standards including drilling, tapping, re-threading, cutting and filing. You will visit the industry to see how your new skills will be utilised within a functional garage. This qualification will stretch and challenge you to produce a high standard of work to industry standards whilst learning in a safe and friendly learning environment.
Entry requirements
Maths and English at 1(G) or above In addition: Interest in becoming a automotive technician.
What you will learn
You'll inspect and work on engine systems, brakes, steering, and suspension.
You'll complete over 20 practical tasks demonstrating your ability to repair cars.
You'll practise workshop skills including drilling, tapping, re-threading, cutting, and filing.
You'll fit and inspect vehicle components to industry standards.
You'll identify and work on automotive electrical systems.
You'll visit a working garage to see how your skills apply in a real automotive environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in a workshop setting. Assessment is based on demonstrating competence across practical tasks. You'll need to complete over 20 practical tasks to show you can repair and inspect vehicles to industry standards. Hull College will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Car mechanic, servicing and repairing vehicles in a garage
Automotive technician, diagnosing and fixing vehicle faults
Tyre and exhaust fitter, fitting and replacing components
Breakdown recovery technician, assisting drivers at the roadside
Garage assistant, supporting qualified mechanics day to day
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The natural next step after this course. Builds on your Level 1 skills and prepares you for work as a qualified automotive technician.
Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Technology. Takes your knowledge further into advanced diagnostics and complex repairs, and is the route toward becoming a fully qualified mechanic or MOT tester.
