Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Warwick. Classes run at Warwick Trident College, full-time during the day. Tuition is free if you're under 19 years old or hold an EHCP. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits. Over one year, you'll study engine technology, transmission, and chassis systems, and put theory into practice in a vehicle engineering workshop. The course covers the skills modern mechanics need to maintain and repair increasingly complex vehicles.
Who this course is for
With modern cars becoming ever more sophisticated, the modern automotive mechanic needs a wide range of skills to be able to repair and maintain them. This one year course is an ideal starting point if you wish to pursue a career in vehicle maintenance and repair. As well as covering the technology involved in the engine, transmission and chassis of the motor vehicle, you will put the theory you learn into practice in our state-of-the-art vehicle engineering workshop.
What you will learn
You'll learn how engine systems work and how to carry out basic maintenance.
You'll study transmission systems and how power is transferred through a vehicle.
You'll explore chassis technology, including steering, suspension, and braking.
You'll develop practical skills working on real vehicles in a workshop setting.
You'll learn how to use tools and equipment safely and correctly.
You'll understand health and safety practices in an automotive workshop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in a vehicle engineering workshop. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work covering the units of the qualification. Your progress will be assessed throughout the year rather than through a single end-of-course exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Warwick Trident College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Car mechanic. How to become a mechanic: this is your starting point.
Vehicle maintenance technician. Entry-level role in a garage or workshop.
Tyre and exhaust fitter. Specialist hands-on role in fast-fit centres.
Forecourt technician. Basic vehicle checks and servicing at dealerships.
Apprentice automotive technician. Earn while you train at a garage.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Operations. The natural next step. Builds on your Level 1 skills and takes you closer to working independently as a mechanic.
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The qualification most employers look for in a fully skilled technician.
Automotive apprenticeship. Combine work and study to gain your Level 2 or Level 3 qualification while earning a wage.
