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Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Stratford

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Stratford. Classes run at Newham College Stratford Campus, part-time during the day, over 34 weeks. You'll train in a fully equipped motor vehicle workshop, building practical skills in the systems found on modern vehicles. The course covers maintenance and repair principles across key areas of light vehicle technology. You'll need GCSE Grade 3 in both English and Maths to enrol. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning.

Who this course is for

If you are seeking a career in the field of motor vehicle maintenance and repair, then this course is for you. It is designed to provide you with practical skills, knowledge and understanding of systems found on the modern motor vehicle.

All the training involved in this course is delivered in a fully equipped motor vehicle workshop, so you can get hands-on experience of what this industry involves.

Entry requirements

You will need GCSE Grade 3 in both English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how engine systems work and how to carry out basic maintenance tasks.
  • You'll identify and inspect electrical and electronic systems on modern vehicles.
  • You'll understand braking, steering, and suspension systems and how to service them.
  • You'll learn how transmission and drivetrain components operate.
  • You'll carry out diagnostic checks using workshop tools and equipment.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a motor vehicle workshop environment.

How you will learn

Training takes place in a fully equipped motor vehicle workshop at Newham College Stratford Campus. You'll learn through hands-on practical work alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written assignments that test your knowledge of vehicle systems and repair principles.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College Stratford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle technician: servicing and repairing cars at a garage or dealership
  • MOT tester: carrying out statutory vehicle safety inspections
  • Breakdown technician: roadside assistance and fault diagnosis
  • Fleet maintenance technician: keeping company vehicles roadworthy
  • Tyre and exhaust technician: specialist fitting and repair work
  • Workshop assistant: supporting senior mechanics in a busy garage

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the next step for technicians aiming at skilled-worker roles and a CSCS-equivalent automotive card.
  • Level 3 Vehicle Damage Refinishing or Body Repair qualifications: if you want to specialise in bodywork.
  • Automotive apprenticeship at Level 3: combine work and study with an employer, often the fastest route into a full-time technician role.
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