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Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Ealing – Southall Community College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Ealing. Classes run at Southall Community College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers practical automotive maintenance, from engine systems to health and safety in the workshop. You'll work with tools and equipment used in the motor vehicle industry and build a portfolio of your work. The recommended entry point is four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths, or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3. At enrolment, you'll have an interview and may complete an initial assessment.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

FourGCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn health and safety practices used in vehicle maintenance workshops.
  • You'll develop good housekeeping skills in the automotive environment.
  • You'll identify and use tools, equipment, and materials for vehicle maintenance.
  • You'll understand spark ignition engine systems, components, and how they operate.
  • You'll explore compression ignition engine systems and their components.
  • You'll gain an introduction to the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry.

How you will learn

Learning takes a practical, hands-on approach in the classroom and workshop. Your tutors will mark all your work and give you feedback throughout the course. You'll build a portfolio of coursework to show your progress and skills. Practical assignments form a core part of the assessment. Some elements, such as Functional Skills, include external exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southall Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle mechanic apprentice. Entry-level role servicing and repairing cars.
  • Automotive technician. Diagnosing and fixing vehicle faults in a garage.
  • Tyre and exhaust fitter. Fitting and replacing tyres, exhausts, and brakes.
  • Car valeter. Cleaning and preparing vehicles in a dealership or fleet setting.
  • Forecourt assistant. Supporting vehicle checks and customer service at a dealership.

What you could study next

After this course, you can move on to an IMI Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and Repair (VRQ), which goes deeper into vehicle systems and is recognised by employers in the motor trade. From there, a Level 3 qualification or an apprenticeship as an automotive technician is a natural next step for those aiming to work as a qualified mechanic.

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