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Free Level 2 Mechanic Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mechanic Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, full-time during the day. This IMI mechanic qualification takes one year to complete. You'll develop the knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles. The course covers a broad range of vehicle systems, giving you a solid grounding in automotive maintenance and repair. Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths for direct entry, though applicants with prior motor vehicle experience or training are assessed individually.

Who this course is for

This new IMI Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry Qualification in Automotive Care will equip you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours needed to service, diagnose, and repair vehicles within the automotive industry.

Designed to be hands-on, engaging, and motivating, this qualification will support your pathway into employment in automotive maintenance and repair. It covers a broad range of vehicle systems, including fuel, air, and exhaust systems, engine operations, transmission and driveline components, as well as emerging technologies such as hydrogen fuel systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Entry requirements

Every applicant will be assessed on an individual basis that will look at areas such as experience, prior training, academic level and interest in working in the retail automotive industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to service and maintain vehicles to industry standards.
  • You'll develop skills in diagnosing faults across a range of vehicle systems.
  • You'll practise repair techniques on fuel systems and other key components.
  • You'll build an understanding of professional behaviours expected in the automotive industry.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience working with real vehicle systems in a practical setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is carried out by the IMI and covers both practical skills and underpinning knowledge. Your progress will be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the year, reflecting the work-ready standards of the automotive industry.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle technician: service and repair cars in a garage or dealership.
  • MOT tester: inspect vehicles for roadworthiness (requires further licensing).
  • Automotive service advisor: customer-facing role in a dealership service department.
  • Parts advisor: identify and supply vehicle parts in a retail or trade setting.
  • Fleet maintenance technician: maintain vehicles for a company or organisation.

What you could study next

  • IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology: the next step for technicians aiming to work independently on complex faults.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Fitting: specialist route into tyres, exhausts, and braking systems.
  • Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance: combine work and study toward a full technician standard.
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