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Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, full-time during the day.

The course covers vehicle systems, removing and refitting components, fault diagnosis, and basic routine maintenance. You'll train in well-equipped workshops, gaining hands-on practical experience alongside the theory. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This course will provide you with a basic understanding of motor vehicle and will help you gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for further study.You will experience practical training in our new, well-equipped workshops where you will gain both hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge.You will study light vehicles, which will include topics such as vehicle systems, remove and refit components, fault diagnosis, and basic routine maintenance.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify and describe key vehicle systems on light vehicles.
  • You'll remove and refit vehicle components safely and correctly.
  • You'll carry out basic routine maintenance tasks.
  • You'll apply fault diagnosis techniques to identify common vehicle problems.
  • You'll develop practical workshop skills working on real vehicles.
  • You'll build underpinning theory knowledge to support hands-on work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Training takes place in fully equipped workshops where you work on light vehicles. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written or knowledge-based activities, in line with the City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma requirements.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle mechanic, carries out servicing and repairs on cars and vans.
  • Mechanic's assistant, supports qualified technicians in a garage or workshop.
  • Vehicle technician, diagnoses and fixes faults on light vehicles.
  • Tyre and exhaust fitter, fits and replaces tyres, exhausts, and related parts.
  • Forecourt or fleet maintenance assistant, handles routine vehicle checks and upkeep.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the natural next step for deeper technical skills and workshop competence.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the qualification many employers look for in a fully skilled vehicle technician.
  • Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance, combining paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
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