Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, part-time during the day. This free car mechanic course for adults runs over one year, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. You'll study nine units covering health and safety, materials, tools, measuring devices, and core vehicle maintenance and repair principles. Entry requirements apply: you'll need some provable experience with vehicles and repair equipment, or a Level 1 qualification in light vehicle maintenance, or Maths and English at grade C or above.

Who this course is for

The course is made up Four skill units and five theory units. All nine units will have to be completed to achieve the qualification.

Mandatory

Unit 001 Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment GLH 60

Unit 004 Skils in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices in the Automotive Environment GLH 40

Unit 051 Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment GLH 30

Unit 054 Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices Used in the Automotive Environment GLH40

Unit 101 Skills in Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance GLH20

Unit 151 Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance GLH20

Optional

Unit 102 Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Units and Components GLH45

Unit 152 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components GLH 20

Unit 172 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Fuel Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units and Components GLH20

About the course.

Step into the fast-moving world of automotive technology with our Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course, perfect for switched-on individuals who want a hands-on, high-skill career in a growing, well-paid industry. Whether you're looking for your first step into the sector or aiming to retrain for a more exciting and practical profession, this qualification opens the door to a wide range of automotive and engineering career pathways.

What Makes This Course Exciting?

You won't just learn how vehicles work: you'll understand why they work, and how to diagnose, maintain, and repair them like a true professional. Your skills will be highly transferable, giving you access to roles across vehicle servicing, diagnostics, motorsport, electric vehicle technology, and more.

Entry requirements

Ideally, you need to have had some provable previous experience with vehicles and repair equipment as this course is not entry level, preferably a City & Guilds Level 1 or IMI Level 1 qualification in Light vehicle maintenance and Repair Principles, or Maths and English grade C/4.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health, safety, and housekeeping practices in an automotive environment.
  • You'll work with materials, fabrication techniques, tools, and measuring devices used in vehicle repair.
  • You'll carry out light vehicle maintenance and repair tasks across a range of skill units.
  • You'll develop the underpinning theory knowledge that supports hands-on automotive work.
  • You'll complete both practical skills units and theory units to meet the full qualification requirements.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Tameside College during the day. The course combines practical skills units with theory units. All nine units must be completed to achieve the qualification. Assessment covers both your practical competence and your theoretical knowledge across each unit.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle mechanic: service and repair cars in a garage or dealership.
  • Light vehicle technician: diagnose and fix faults on cars and vans.
  • MOT tester: carry out statutory vehicle safety inspections (additional licence required).
  • Automotive service advisor: support customers and coordinate workshop jobs.
  • Fleet maintenance operative: keep a company's vehicle fleet roadworthy.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified vehicle technician. A Level 3 NVQ is typically required for IMI ATA accreditation and higher-skilled workshop roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate in MOT Testing: required if you want to become a licensed MOT tester.
  • Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance: combines on-the-job training with a recognised qualification at Level 3.

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