Free Level 2 Car Maintenance and Repair Course in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at COPC Highbury Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the diagnosis and maintenance of major automotive systems across nine units. You'll split your time between practical workshop sessions and classroom study, building both hands-on skills and the technical knowledge behind them. Functional Skills in English and Maths are included as part of the programme. Entry requires a Level 1 Certificate in a relevant subject, or GCSE grades A - C in English, Maths, and Science, subject to interview.

Who this course is for

The programme consists of nine units including diagnosis and maintenance of major automotive systems. Students will carry out assessed workshop tasks and classroom sessions to learn the underpinning knowledge, which will be assessed by written question papers, oral questioning, small assignments and on-line assessments.

The Automotive Department has excellent workshops, classrooms and dedicated diagnostic facilities.

As part of the programme students will also complete Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT at the correct level for the programme. Students may also complete the wider key skills: Working With Others and Improving Own Learning & Performance.

Entry requirements

You will need to have successfully completed the Level 1 Certificate in order to gain progress to the Level 2 Certificate or are likely to achieve GCSE Grades A-C in English, Maths and Science (subject to interview by lecturers).

What you will learn

  • You'll diagnose faults across major automotive systems including engine, brakes, and suspension.
  • You'll carry out maintenance and repair tasks on light vehicles in a workshop setting.
  • You'll learn the underpinning technical knowledge behind vehicle systems.
  • You'll use diagnostic equipment and dedicated diagnostic facilities.
  • You'll develop skills in identifying and resolving common vehicle faults.
  • You'll build knowledge in English and Maths through integrated Functional Skills study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of assessed workshop tasks and classroom sessions. Assessment includes written question papers, oral questioning, small assignments, and online assessments. The nine units cover both practical skills and the technical knowledge behind automotive systems. Teaching takes place in workshops, classrooms, and dedicated diagnostic facilities at COPC Highbury Campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. COPC Highbury 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: inspecting vehicles once you hold the relevant DVSA authorisation.
  • Automotive service advisor: customer-facing role at a dealership or fast-fit centre.
  • Parts advisor: identifying and supplying vehicle parts in a trade or retail setting.
  • Fleet maintenance technician: keeping a company's vehicle fleet roadworthy.
  • Tyre and exhaust technician: specialist fitting and repair at a fast-fit centre.

What you could study next

After completing this light vehicle maintenance and repair principles qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, which takes you to a higher level of diagnostic and technical skill. From there, an apprenticeship or NVQ at Level 3 can support progression toward a fully qualified technician role. Some learners also go on to specialist training in areas such as electric and hybrid vehicle systems.

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