Level 2 Car Mechanic Course in Warwick. Classes run at Warwick Trident College, full-time across three days a week. Tuition is free if you're under 19 years old or hold an EHCP. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits. This one-year car mechanic qualification builds on Level 1 motor vehicle training, taking you deeper into individual vehicle systems. The three-day timetable gives you time alongside your studies to gain work experience in a motor vehicle role. You'll develop both the practical skills and technical knowledge that employers look for.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for students who have already completed the Level 1 Maintenance and repair course and wish to continue their motor vehicle studies on a full time basis, to enhance their skills and knowledge. This course runs on three days a week, in order to provide students with the opportunity to seek appropriate motor vehicle work experience whilst studying at college. During the one year programme, individual vehicle systems are studied in greater detail.
What you will learn
You'll study individual vehicle systems in greater depth, including engine, transmission, and braking systems.
You'll develop diagnostic skills to identify faults in light vehicles.
You'll learn how to carry out maintenance and repair procedures to industry standards.
You'll build knowledge of electrical and electronic vehicle systems.
You'll understand health and safety practices in a workshop environment.
You'll develop the technical knowledge needed to progress in a motor vehicle career.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical workshop activity at Warwick Trident College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, written assignments, and knowledge tests aligned to the IMI qualification. Your progress across individual vehicle systems is assessed throughout the year rather than in a single end-of-year exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Warwick Trident College 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
Fast-fit technician: tyres, exhausts, and brakes at a national centre
Parts advisor: identifying and supplying vehicle parts
Mechanic apprentice: earning while training toward full technician status
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology: the natural next step for those wanting to qualify as a fully skilled vehicle technician.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Fitting: a work-based route that builds on your Level 2 skills in a live workshop setting.
IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling: a specialist add-on qualification required for working with vehicle air conditioning systems.
