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Free Level 2 Mechanic Course in Taunton

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 35 weeks and covers the core skills of automotive care. You'll learn how vehicles work, how to carry out routine maintenance, and how to diagnose common faults. This IMI mechanic qualification gives you a strong foundation for working in the automotive industry.

You'll finish with a Technical Occupational Entry in Automotive Care Diploma at Level 2.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to carry out routine vehicle maintenance and servicing.
  • You'll develop skills in diagnosing common mechanical faults.
  • You'll understand how key vehicle systems work, including engine, brakes, and steering.
  • You'll practise safe working methods in an automotive environment.
  • You'll learn how to use workshop tools and equipment correctly.
  • You'll gain knowledge of health and safety requirements in a garage setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities at Taunton College. Assessment is based on your practical performance and knowledge work completed throughout the course. You'll be assessed against the IMI standards for automotive care.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Motor mechanic, carries out servicing and repairs in a garage.
  • Vehicle technician, diagnoses and fixes faults on cars and light vehicles.
  • Automotive service advisor, supports customers and coordinates workshop jobs.
  • Tyre and exhaust technician, fits and replaces tyres, exhausts, and brakes.
  • Fleet maintenance operative, keeps a company's vehicles roadworthy.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology, the next step toward becoming a fully qualified vehicle technician.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Vehicle Fitting, for those specialising in tyres, exhausts, and related systems.
  • Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance, combining work and study at Level 3.
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