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Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Portsmouth. Evening car mechanic classes run at COPC Highbury Campus, one evening a week over one year. You'll study in well-equipped workshops and classrooms with dedicated diagnostic facilities. The programme covers nine units, including diagnosis and maintenance of major automotive systems. To join, you'll need a Level 1 Certificate in a relevant subject, or you can attend a question and answer interview with the lecturer.

Who this course is for

The programme consists of nine units including diagnosis and maintenance of major automotive systems. You will carry out assessed workshop tasks and classroom sessions to learn the underpinning knowledge which will be assessed by written question papers, oral questioning, small assignments and on-line assessments.

Progress and assessment will be continually monitored.

The Automotive Department has excellent workshops, classrooms and dedicated diagnostic facilities.

Entry requirements

You will need to have successfully completed the Level 1 Certificate or pass a question and answer interview with the lecturer.

What you will learn

  • You'll diagnose faults in major automotive systems
  • You'll carry out maintenance tasks on light vehicles
  • You'll develop underpinning knowledge of vehicle systems through classroom study
  • You'll use professional diagnostic equipment and workshop tools
  • You'll apply safe working practices in an automotive workshop environment
  • You'll demonstrate your skills through assessed practical workshop tasks

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom study. Assessment includes written question papers, oral questioning, small assignments, and online assessments. You'll also complete assessed workshop tasks that demonstrate your practical skills. Progress is monitored continuously throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. COPC Highbury Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Light vehicle technician: service and repair cars in a garage
  • MOT tester: carry out vehicle roadworthiness inspections
  • Vehicle maintenance technician: maintain fleets for businesses or councils
  • Automotive service advisor: combine technical knowledge with customer-facing work
  • Breakdown technician: diagnose and fix vehicles at the roadside

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the next step toward becoming a fully qualified vehicle technician, covering more complex diagnostics and repair.
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling: a specialist qualification required to legally handle vehicle air conditioning refrigerants.
  • Automotive apprenticeship at Level 3: combine work and study to gain your full technician qualification while earning.
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