Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Ipswich. Classes run full-time at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, five days a week during the day. This is a focused, year-long route into the automotive trade. You'll study how light vehicles work, how to diagnose faults, and how to carry out repairs and maintenance. Entry requires two GCSEs at Grade 1 or above, including maths and/or English, or you can demonstrate the ability to work toward Level 1 in an initial assessment.
Who this course is for
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
Entry requirements
Two GCSEs at Grade 1 including maths and/or English, or demonstrate the ability to work towards Level 1 in maths and English in an assessment.
What you will learn
You'll learn how engines and engine management systems work.
You'll develop skills in diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment.
You'll carry out routine servicing and scheduled maintenance tasks.
You'll work on braking, steering, and suspension systems.
You'll learn about electrical and electronic vehicle systems.
You'll understand health and safety practices in an automotive workshop.
You'll study transmission systems and drivetrain components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work in a workshop environment. Assessment combines written tests and practical assessments that check your ability to carry out real maintenance and repair tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course, demonstrating your competence across the units covered.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural 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.
Service advisor. Liaise between customers and workshop technicians.
Breakdown technician. Diagnose and fix vehicles at the roadside.
Fleet maintenance technician. Keep company vehicle fleets roadworthy.
Automotive parts advisor. Source and supply parts to workshops.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The natural next step for those wanting to work as a fully qualified vehicle technician and take on more complex diagnostic work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Fitting. Useful if you want to specialise in tyres, exhausts, or braking systems.
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Servicing. Valuable as the industry shifts toward electric vehicles.
