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Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Bury Saint Edmunds

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, full-time during the day.

This car mechanic qualification covers routine servicing and repairs on light vehicles. You'll learn to remove and replace engine parts, auxiliary electrical components, and chassis units. The course also covers pre- and post-work inspections. You'll develop practical skills in the college workshop over one year.

Entry requires Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 in Mathematics, plus a successful interview. You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.

Who this course is for

On this course, you will develop the skills required to carry out routine services and repairs of light vehicles including removing and replacing engine parts, auxiliary electrical components and chassis units, as well as learning how to conduct pre- and post-work inspections.This qualification will help you to further develop your technical skills and insights along with key personal and social skills, behaviours, and attitudes to build confidence. Youll undertake practical tasks, in our workshops equipped with industry-standard tools and equipment, on a range of vehicles from road vehicles to high-performance motorsport cars. Youll further develop your knowledge and skills across a variety of specialist areas to prepare you for further study or to launch your chosen career in the automotive industry.While learning how to work effectively and safely, you will improve your employability through the enhancement of your communication, numeracy and information technology abilities.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 English Language and Grade 4 Mathematics .If you are able to demonstrate a keen interest and aptitude for working with vehicles and are willing and have the ability to develop your practical and hands-on skills, you may also be considered as a learner.Please note: you will be required to complete a successful interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out routine servicing on light vehicles.
  • You'll remove and replace engine components.
  • You'll work on auxiliary electrical systems.
  • You'll replace and repair chassis units.
  • You'll conduct pre-work and post-work vehicle inspections.
  • You'll develop safe working practices in a workshop environment.
  • You'll build the technical knowledge needed for a role as a vehicle technician.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical tasks in the college workshop. Teaching combines classroom sessions with workshop-based activity. Assessment is through practical assignments and written tasks that test your technical knowledge and skills. You'll need to demonstrate competence in vehicle servicing and repair tasks throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

West Suffolk College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanic, carries out servicing and repairs on cars and light vehicles.
  • Motor mechanic, diagnoses faults and completes repair work at a garage.
  • Vehicle technician, works on mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
  • Service technician, performs scheduled maintenance at a dealership or workshop.
  • Vehicle mechanic, supports a team on routine and complex repairs.

What you could study next

  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the natural next step for more advanced technical work and a higher-grade role.
  • Level 3 Vehicle Technology Apprenticeship, combines work-based training with further study toward a skilled technician role.
  • MOT Tester qualification, needed to carry out MOT tests independently, usually after gaining workshop experience.
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