Free Level 1 Transport Maintenance Course in Leigh-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Stephenson Road Campus, full-time during the day. This free transport maintenance course is for learners under 19 who are not in employment. You'll spend a year building practical skills in routine vehicle maintenance, chassis systems, and electrical fault-finding, alongside maths and English. Entry requirements include two GCSEs at grade 2 or above in maths and English, or an Entry Level 3 qualification, plus attendance at an interview and a transition event.
Who this course is for
Want a career in vehicle maintenance and repair?
This course will teach you the following:
carrying out routine vehicle maintenance
chassis system faults and auxiliary equipment electrical fault
development of hand and hand tool skills
Entry requirements
Two GCSEs at grade 2/grade E including maths and English, or
An Entry 3 qualification, or equivalent
Successful attendance at interview
Successful attendance at transition event
What you will learn
You'll carry out routine vehicle maintenance tasks
You'll diagnose and work on chassis system faults
You'll identify and work through auxiliary equipment electrical faults
You'll develop hand tool skills and safe tool-use techniques
You'll apply maths and English in a workshop context
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment includes coursework, practical assessments, and examinations. Classes run full-time during the day at the Stephenson Road Campus.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Stephenson Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mechanic. Service and repair cars and light vehicles
Vehicle maintenance technician. Carry out scheduled servicing in a garage
Automotive workshop assistant. Support qualified technicians on the shop floor
Transport maintenance operative. Maintain fleet vehicles for a transport company
What you could study next
After this level 1 transport maintenance qualification, you could move on to:
Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2 Certificate. The next step toward becoming a qualified mechanic and working toward a skilled-worker role.
Fabrication and Welding Level 2 Certificate. Broadens your skills into metalwork and fabrication, useful in automotive and engineering settings.
