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Free Level 2 Motorsport Mechanic Course in Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Motorsport Mechanic Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at Hadlow College, full-time during the day. This IMI motorsport mechanic qualification covers vehicle maintenance, fault diagnosis, and engineering, with hands-on workshop sessions and project work on a real race car. You'll also get experience supporting race events. The course runs for one year and includes motorsport-specific units alongside broader vehicle repair and maintenance skills.

Who this course is for

Get the right qualifications and experience to work in the Motorsport or Vehicle Repair and Maintenance sector.

You will study BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Technology (Motorsport), which comprises of 9 units.

Our specialist staff will support you as you work in the realistic workplace setting of our workshops. This course includes Motorsport specific units, and project work on our own race car, both in the workshop and as support at race events.

  • Fault diagnosis and repair
  • Engineering skills for technicians
  • Engine technology
  • Electrical and Electronic systems
  • Motorsport vehicle preparation
  • Motorsport Engine stripping and rebuilding

What you will learn

  • You'll diagnose and repair faults on motorsport vehicles
  • You'll carry out vehicle maintenance and repair tasks in a workshop setting
  • You'll apply engineering principles to motorsport contexts
  • You'll work on a race car as part of a practical project
  • You'll support motorsport events as part of your training
  • You'll develop skills relevant to the wider vehicle repair and maintenance sector

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop work. The course uses a realistic workshop environment where you apply skills directly to vehicles. Assessment includes unit-based project work, practical tasks, and fault diagnosis exercises. You'll complete nine units covering motorsport-specific and broader vehicle technology topics.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Motorsport mechanic, working on race and performance vehicles
  • Vehicle technician, servicing and repairing cars in a garage
  • Workshop assistant, supporting senior mechanics on vehicle repairs
  • Race team support technician, assisting at motorsport events
  • Automotive engineer, progressing into technical vehicle roles

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Technology or Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. The natural next step for motorsport mechanics aiming for skilled-technician roles.
  • IMI Level 3 Award or Certificate in Motorsport. Deepens specialist motorsport knowledge and strengthens your position in the sector.
  • Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Combines further study with paid employment in a garage or motorsport workshop.
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