Free Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover the theory and practical skills behind routine vehicle maintenance, engine component removal and replacement, electrical auxiliary units, and chassis systems. The curriculum is built to current industry standards and includes a dedicated hybrid and electric vehicle training classroom. You'll also benefit from work placements and industry visits. Entry requires a Level 2 Fitting qualification or equivalent, plus GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths.
Who this course is for
As a student on this course, you will be working on light vehicles, within the well-equipped and resourced workshop. Covering theory and practical aspects of routine vehicle maintenance, removal and replacement of engine units and components, electrical auxiliary units, chassis units and components. The curriculum has been developed to link fully to industry standards. Students will obtain the most up to date and relevant knowledge as well as the opportunity to enhance their skills with a new classroom dedicated to hybrid and electrical training. Students will benefit from work placement opportunities. Progression can lead onto Level 3 or an apprenticeship standard.
Entry requirements
L2 Fitting qualification or equivalent. GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and maths.
What you will learn
You'll carry out routine maintenance and inspection tasks on light vehicles.
You'll remove and replace engine units and components.
You'll work on electrical auxiliary systems and understand how they function.
You'll service and repair chassis units and components.
You'll apply theory of modern vehicle technology in a classroom setting.
You'll develop practical skills in a fully equipped workshop.
You'll gain hands-on experience with hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom theory sessions and practical workshop training. Assessment covers both your knowledge of vehicle technology and your ability to carry out hands-on maintenance and repair tasks. Work placement opportunities are included as part of the course, giving you experience in a real automotive environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Light vehicle technician: servicing and repairing cars in a garage or dealership.
MOT tester assistant: supporting vehicle safety inspections.
Vehicle maintenance operative: routine upkeep in a fleet or workshop setting.
Parts advisor: working in a motor factors or dealership parts department.
Hybrid and electric vehicle technician: specialist work on EV systems (with further training).
Automotive apprentice: moving into a paid apprenticeship standard role.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the natural next step for technicians wanting to work at a higher level of diagnosis and repair.
Apprenticeship Standard (Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician): a paid route combining work and study, which Bishop Auckland College actively supports learners into after Level 2.
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle qualifications: specialist top-up training for working on EV and hybrid systems.
