Free Level 2 Mechanic Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport College, full-time during the day. This is a two-year course covering automotive care and vehicle maintenance. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including maths and English, and you'll complete an assessment before being offered a place. The IMI level 2 mechanic qualification gives you the foundation to start working in the automotive industry.
Who this course is for
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at Grade 3 (including maths and English Language).Applicants will also be required to complete an assessment, which must be successfully finished to a satisfactory standard prior to being offered a place on the course.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to carry out routine vehicle checks and maintenance
You'll develop skills in diagnosing common faults on cars and light vehicles
You'll practise safe working practices in an automotive workshop
You'll understand how key vehicle systems work, including brakes, steering, and suspension
You'll learn to use workshop tools and equipment correctly
You'll develop knowledge of automotive health and safety requirements
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom and workshop environment at Stockport College. Learning combines theory sessions with hands-on practical work on vehicles. Assessment includes practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll also complete an entry assessment before the course begins to confirm you're working at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockport 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: carry out statutory vehicle safety inspections
Automotive service advisor: support customers and technicians at a garage
Parts advisor: source and supply vehicle parts in a dealership
Fleet maintenance operative: 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 toward becoming a fully qualified vehicle technician, and the level most employers expect for skilled workshop roles.
Automotive apprenticeship at Level 3: combine on-the-job training with a qualification, often with a dealership or independent garage.
MOT Tester authorisation: a specialist qualification you can pursue once you have relevant workshop experience.
