Level 1 Vehicle Systems Maintenance Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact the college to confirm what you would pay. The course runs over roughly ten months and covers the core systems found in modern vehicles. You'll study at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. This vehicle systems maintenance qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll identify the main systems that make up a vehicle, including engine, electrical, and braking systems.
You'll carry out basic inspection and maintenance tasks on vehicle components.
You'll use hand tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in an automotive workshop environment.
You'll record and communicate findings from vehicle checks in a clear and accurate way.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Learning is delivered face to face, with practical tasks and tutor-led instruction. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and observation of your skills in a workshop setting. Your tutor will assess your work throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vehicle maintenance assistant. Support technicians with routine checks and servicing.
Garage assistant. Help with day-to-day workshop tasks and customer vehicles.
Tyre and exhaust fitter. Fit and replace tyres, exhausts, and related parts.
Forecourt or fleet operative. Carry out basic vehicle checks for fleets or dealerships.
Apprentice vehicle technician. Entry point into a formal automotive apprenticeship.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The natural next step after Level 1, covering more complex servicing and repair work.
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Body Repair. If you want to move into bodywork and refinishing.
Automotive apprenticeship at Level 2 or Level 3. Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised technician qualification.
