Level 2 Automotive Care Course in Cambridge

CostFee:2297.34 Concession: 212.34
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Automotive Care Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need a completed Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance and a successful interview to join. The course builds on that foundation, covering routine maintenance and repair techniques across a range of vehicle systems. You'll study steering, suspension, braking, and tyres, alongside health and safety and the use of tools and equipment. This level 2 automotive care qualification is built around the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of the Level 2 Autocare Technician standard.

Who this course is for

After completing Year 1 Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance and what to know more and progress into the industry then this is the course for you. It covers a range of skills from routine maintenance to repair techniques, including health and safety in the workplace, tools and equipment for vehicle maintenance, and various vehicle systems like steering, suspension, braking, and tyres. The qualification is based on the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors (KSBs) for the Level 2 Autocare Technician apprenticeship standard ST0499 V1.2, developed by employers from the automotive sector.

The course will build on skills from the previous year in the practical and Theory areas of your study

Areas Covered within the programme: Health, Safety, in the Automotive Environment Customer Service Skills in the Automotive Sector Knowledge and Skills in Routine Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Knowledge and Skills in Routine Engine System Maintenance Knowledge and Skills in Replacing Vehicle Chassis Components Knowledge and Skills Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems. Knowledge of Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Operation, Hazard Awareness and Safety Precautions Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Components

Work placement in the commercial environment is part of your course, encouraging you to gain your own placement as well as looking at opportunities that the college may be able to offer. This helps you to develop real life working skills and employability.

Entry requirements

Entry will depend on a successful interview Land completed Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance

What you will learn

  • You'll apply routine vehicle maintenance techniques across a range of systems.
  • You'll work with tools and equipment used in professional vehicle maintenance.
  • You'll inspect and service steering, suspension, braking, and tyre systems.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
  • You'll develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required of a Level 2 Autocare Technician.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activity at Cambridge Regional College. The qualification is structured around the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours framework for the Level 2 Autocare Technician standard. Assessment is built into the course and tests both your technical knowledge and your ability to apply skills in realistic workshop conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Autocare technician: servicing and maintaining vehicles in a garage or dealership.
  • Vehicle maintenance technician: routine inspections and repairs across car types.
  • Tyre and exhaust technician: specialist fitting and safety checks.
  • Fast-fit technician: high-volume servicing at national chains.
  • Workshop assistant: supporting qualified technicians in a commercial garage.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology: the next step for technicians aiming at more complex diagnostics and repairs.
  • Level 3 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship: combines on-the-job training with formal study, leading to full technician status.
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness: useful as electric vehicles become standard across the industry.

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