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Free Level 2 Motorsport Mechanic Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
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 Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time over 12 months.

You'll study engine systems, fuel and ignition, exhaust components, and vehicle inspection. The course also covers event regulations, materials, fabrication, and measuring tools. You spend roughly half your time in the workshop and half in the classroom. Work experience is part of the course, and the college will support you in finding a relevant placement.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths. You'll finish with an IMI Level 2 Diploma in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Who this course is for

You will develop your analytical skills, enabling you to diagnose non-complex problems. This qualification is mapped to SEMTA SSC National Occupational Standards.

The qualification includes the understanding of materials, fabrication, tools and measuring, and the following areas of knowledge of motorsport:

  • Event regulations
  • Engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system units and components
  • Fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system units and components
  • Inspection of a vehicle during competition
  • Removal and replacement of chassis units and components
  • Removal and replacement electrical units and components
  • Removal and replacement transmissions, driveline units and components

You will also have the opportunity to gain additional knowledge of:

Electrically propelled vehicle hazard management

  • Routine maintenance and repair activities on electrically propelled vehicles
  • Electrically propelled vehicle system repair and replacement
  • Inspection, repair and replacement of high performance light vehicle tyres
  • Inspection, repair and replacement of motorcycle tyres
  • An introduction to low carbon technologies in the automotive industry

You will also demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working within the motorsport environment.

This qualification is mapped to SEMTA SSC National Occupational Standards.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to diagnose non-complex faults in motorsport vehicles.
  • You'll study engine mechanical, lubrication, and cooling system components.
  • You'll understand fuel, ignition, air, and exhaust systems.
  • You'll learn vehicle inspection techniques and procedures.
  • You'll study motorsport event regulations.
  • You'll work with materials, fabrication methods, tools, and measuring equipment.
  • You'll develop practical skills through hands-on workshop sessions.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a mix of written assessments and practical tasks. Around half your time is spent in the workshop and half in the classroom. The qualification is mapped to SEMTA National Occupational Standards, so your learning is grounded in real industry practice.

What you will need to bring

The course requires PPE: safety boots and overalls, which cost £20. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Motorsport Technician, maintains and repairs motorsport vehicles at team or workshop level.
  • Vehicle Technician, services and repairs cars and light vehicles in a garage or dealership.
  • Mechanic, carries out routine maintenance and fault diagnosis across vehicle types.
  • Workshop Assistant, supports senior technicians in a motorsport or automotive workshop.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, the natural next step for deeper technical skills and a stronger position in the job market.
  • Automotive Apprenticeship, combines paid work with further study toward a skilled-worker qualification.
  • Level 3 Motorsport qualification, for those who want to specialise further in the motorsport sector.
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