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Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Poole

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Poole. Classes run full-time at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education, five days a week during the day. Places are prioritised for 16 to 18 year olds, with adult applications considered once those places are filled. The course runs for one year and covers how vehicle systems work, routine maintenance, and removing and replacing engine components. You'll develop both the practical skills and the technical knowledge needed to work on light vehicles.

Who this course is for

Please note, places on this course are

prioritised for 16–18-year-old learners. Adult applications will be considered

once these have been

filled.

The Level 2 Automotive course is a 1-year full-time course that comprises of

a Level 2 Subsidiary Diploma in Automotive Maintenance and Repair.

The course is dedicated to giving the learner the ability to carry out

Maintenance and Repair on the main Vehicle components and systems.

This course is designed to enable the student to be able to remove and refit

components and have a good understanding of the vehicle systems and how they

work.

Entry requirements

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A*-D including English and maths at grades 9-3 (formerly A*-D) and ideally Science or Resistant Materials. Alternatively, successful completion of a relevant Level 1 Certificate or Diploma Automotive qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn health, safety and good housekeeping practices in an automotive environment.
  • You'll understand how to support job roles in the automotive industry.
  • You'll use materials, tools, measuring devices and fabrication techniques on vehicles.
  • You'll carry out routine light vehicle maintenance tasks.
  • You'll remove and replace light vehicle engine units and components.
  • You'll develop knowledge of engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling systems.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. The IMI Subsidiary Diploma combines skills units, assessed through hands-on tasks, with knowledge units, assessed through written or online tests. You'll work on vehicle components in a workshop setting, building both technical understanding and practical ability across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle technician: service and repair cars at a garage or dealership.
  • MOT tester: carry out statutory vehicle safety inspections.
  • Parts advisor: identify and supply vehicle parts to technicians.
  • Automotive service advisor: liaise between customers and workshop teams.
  • Fleet maintenance technician: maintain vehicles for a company fleet.

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology, which takes your skills to a higher technical level and supports progression toward a skilled-worker CSCS-equivalent role in the automotive sector. Many learners also pursue an Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3 as a Vehicle Damage Technician or Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician, combining paid work with further study.

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