Free Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, full-time during the day. This IMI car mechanic qualification covers the fundamentals of automotive maintenance over one year. You'll learn how vehicles work, how to carry out basic servicing, and how to use workshop tools and equipment safely. It's a solid starting point if you're heading toward a career as a mechanic.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll identify the main components of a vehicle and understand how they work together.
You'll carry out basic vehicle servicing tasks under supervision.
You'll use hand tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in an automotive workshop.
You'll inspect and report on vehicle condition.
You'll develop an understanding of engine, transmission, and braking systems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activity at the college. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks, observations, and written or knowledge-based work. Your tutor will assess your skills as you work through each unit of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mechanic apprentice: entry-level workshop role while you train further.
Vehicle technician trainee: supporting qualified technicians in a garage.
Automotive service assistant: helping with routine servicing and checks.
Tyre and exhaust fitter: fitting and replacing tyres, exhausts, and brakes.
Forecourt or fleet maintenance assistant: basic vehicle checks and upkeep.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the next step toward becoming a qualified vehicle technician, and a route toward a CSCS-equivalent automotive card.
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the qualification most employers look for in a fully skilled mechanic.
Automotive apprenticeship at Level 2 or 3: combine work and study with an employer.
