Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Macclesfield College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. This car mechanic qualification covers the technical knowledge and practical skills needed in today's motor vehicle repair industry, including diagnosing straightforward system faults. You'll work in the college's specialist Motor Vehicle Centre. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths. This level 2 car mechanic course builds on Level 1 knowledge and prepares you for skilled workshop work.
Who this course is for
This intermediate technical qualification covers the technical needs for today’s motor vehicle repair industry,including diagnosis of straightforward system faults. It builds on the under-pinning knowledge of Level 1 and prepares you to offer excellent skills for the workplace and the knowledge needed to progress to the Advanced Level 3 course. Practical sessions will take place at the Macclesfield College Motor Vehicle Centre which is a specialist facility commissioned to provide a modern and industry standard training environment.
Entry requirements
For this course you will need 4 GSCEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths at grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll diagnose straightforward faults in light vehicle systems.
You'll carry out maintenance and repair tasks on modern vehicles.
You'll develop underpinning technical knowledge of vehicle systems.
You'll use specialist tools and equipment in a workshop environment.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to motor vehicle repair.
You'll build the skills needed to work effectively in a professional garage setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Practical sessions take place in the Macclesfield College Motor Vehicle Centre, a specialist facility. Assessment covers both your technical skills in the workshop and your knowledge of vehicle systems through written or online tests. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Macclesfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vehicle technician: carry out servicing and repairs in a garage
MOT tester: inspect vehicles for roadworthiness (requires further licensing)
Light vehicle mechanic: maintain and repair cars and vans
Breakdown technician: diagnose and fix roadside vehicle faults
Fleet maintenance technician: service vehicles for a company fleet
Apprentice mechanic: earn while you continue training on the job
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology: the natural next step, deepening your technical skills and opening the door to advanced workshop roles and a CSCS-equivalent automotive card.
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Servicing: as electric vehicles become more common, this specialist qualification is increasingly valued by employers.
Automotive apprenticeship at Level 3: combine work and study to gain full technician status.
