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Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Macclesfield – Macclesfield College

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Macclesfield College on evenings, so you can fit study around your week. The course runs for 10 weeks, part-time.

You'll cover brakes, suspension, steering, tyres, cooling systems, and oil and filter servicing. You'll also learn safe vehicle lifting and how to use workshop tools correctly. No prior experience is needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

You'll finish with an IMI Award in Automotive Maintenance at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Health and Safety plus correct lifting of vehicles Tools and Equipment Front and rear brakes Wheels and Tyres Front and rear suspension Steering systems Cooling systems Oil and filter servicing General vehicle inspection

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and you are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience, however an interest in the subject area is advisable and a level of Maths and English is advisable too.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to lift vehicles safely and follow health and safety rules in a workshop.
  • You'll identify and use the correct tools and equipment for automotive work.
  • You'll inspect and service front and rear brakes.
  • You'll check and maintain wheels and tyres.
  • You'll work on front and rear suspension systems.
  • You'll understand how steering systems work and how to inspect them.
  • You'll service cooling systems.
  • You'll carry out oil and filter changes and complete a general vehicle inspection.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Macclesfield College. Teaching covers practical automotive tasks alongside the underpinning knowledge for each topic. Assessment is based on the units covered during the course, including practical tasks and knowledge checks aligned to the IMI Award in Automotive Maintenance.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanic, carries out servicing and repairs on cars and light vehicles.
  • Vehicle technician, diagnoses and fixes mechanical faults in a garage or dealership.
  • Car valeter, prepares and cleans vehicles to a professional standard.
  • Tyre and exhaust fitter, fits and replaces tyres, exhausts, and brakes.
  • Forecourt assistant, supports vehicle checks and basic maintenance at a dealership.

What you could study next

  • IMI Level 2 Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and Repair, the natural next step for deeper mechanical skills and workshop roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology, a broader qualification that covers more systems and opens doors to apprenticeships.
  • Automotive apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training toward a full technician qualification.
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