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Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Scunthorpe

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at North Lindsey College, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your qualifications and circumstances.

This car mechanic qualification covers the core skills of light vehicle maintenance. You'll study engines, cooling systems, steering, suspension, brakes, and exhausts. The course also covers health and safety and careers in the motor industry. It runs over one year and is assessed through practical work, assignments, and online and paper-based exams.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Vehicle Systems Maintenance.

Who this course is for

When studying this course, you will learn all the basic tools you will need to start your journey in light vehicle maintenance. The course explores the core aspects of modern vehicle technology including the repair and maintenance of engines, cooling systems, steering, suspension, brakes and exhausts.

Entry requirements

Ideally at least 4 GCSEs or an Entry Level 3 qualification, but this is subject to discussion at your interview. If you haven't already achieved a GCSE grade 5 or grade C in English or Maths, then you will study either GCSE or Functional Skills English or Maths alongside your other qualifications. Acceptance to the programme will be subject to a DBS check.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to work safely and in an organised way in a workshop.
  • You'll service modern vehicles, including changing lubricants and fluids.
  • You'll remove and replace brake pads and check brake serviceability.
  • You'll inspect and check vehicle lighting systems.
  • You'll work on engines, cooling systems, and exhaust systems.
  • You'll study steering and suspension components and how they work.
  • You'll explore careers in the motor industry and what employers expect.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting, alongside classroom-based lessons. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and online and paper-based examinations. The course is made up of 10 units covering topics from health and safety through to vehicle servicing and systems.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Lindsey College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that acceptance onto the course requires a DBS check, which the college will arrange.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle technician, services and repairs cars at a garage or dealership.
  • Mechanic, diagnoses faults and carries out repairs on light vehicles.
  • Bodyshop technician, repairs and restores vehicle bodywork.
  • Tyre and exhaust fitter, fits and replaces tyres, exhausts, and windscreens.
  • Vehicle body repairer, rebuilds and refinishes damaged vehicle bodies.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the natural next step after this course and a route toward skilled technician roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, needed for a CSCS-equivalent skilled card in the automotive sector and for senior technician positions.
  • Level 3 Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance, for those interested in performance and competition vehicles.
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