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Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Durham – New College Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham's Framwellgate Moor Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year. You'll get hands-on experience in an automotive workshop, learning how to carry out routine maintenance and full vehicle inspections. Topics include engine systems, brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical components. The entry requirement is a Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and a grade 3 or above in both GCSE Maths and English.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

Become familiar with working in an automotive workshop and learn how to complete routine light vehicle maintenance and carry out full inspections.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out routine light vehicle maintenance tasks.
  • You'll perform full vehicle inspections to identify faults.
  • You'll work with engine systems and understand how they operate.
  • You'll service and inspect braking systems.
  • You'll check and maintain steering and suspension components.
  • You'll work with vehicle electrical and lighting systems.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in an automotive workshop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in an automotive workshop alongside classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate maintenance and inspection skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll work on real vehicles throughout the course, building competence in each area before being assessed.

What you will need to bring

Steel toecap boots and overalls are required for practical lessons. New College Durham will confirm any other requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Motor mechanic, services and repairs cars at a garage or dealership.
  • Vehicle technician, diagnoses faults and carries out technical repairs.
  • Light vehicle maintenance technician, handles routine servicing for a fleet operator.
  • Automotive workshop assistant, supports senior technicians on a range of vehicles.
  • MOT tester, carries out statutory vehicle safety inspections (additional licence required).

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the next step toward becoming a fully qualified vehicle technician and gaining a skilled-worker CSCS-equivalent card in automotive.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Fitting, for those specialising in tyres, exhausts, and related systems.
  • Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle), combining work and study at Level 3.
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