Level 2 Motorsport Mechanic Course in Warwick. Classes run at Warwick Trident College, full-time during the day. If you're under 19 years old, tuition is free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits. All students may be charged for materials, equipment, and trips. This one-year motorsport mechanic course covers fault diagnosis, vehicle preparation and inspection, electrical and ignition systems, engine management, and petrol injection systems. You'll graduate with an IMI motorsport mechanic qualification that employers in the motorsport industry recognise.
Who this course is for
If you want to be part of the fast-paced motorsport industry, then this course is for you. This technical qualification provides students with the skills and experience required to pursue a career in motor sport. During this one-year technical qualification you will learn about fault diagnosis and rectification, motorsport vehicle preparation and inspection, electrical charging and starting systems, vehicle ignition systems, engine management systems, petrol injection systems and do a vehicle technology project.
What you will learn
You'll diagnose and rectify faults on motorsport vehicles.
You'll prepare and inspect motorsport vehicles to competition standards.
You'll work on electrical charging and starting systems.
You'll service and test vehicle ignition systems.
You'll understand engine management systems and how they operate.
You'll work with petrol injection systems.
You'll carry out vehicle testing and performance checks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work with motorsport vehicles at Warwick Trident College. Assessment is based on the IMI VRQ framework, combining practical tasks, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out real vehicle maintenance and repair work to the standard the qualification requires.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Warwick Trident College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Motorsport mechanic. Servicing and preparing race or rally vehicles.
Vehicle technician. Diagnosing and repairing cars in a garage or dealership.
Race team technician. Supporting a motorsport team at events and in the workshop.
Automotive engineer. Technical support roles in vehicle development.
MOT tester. Carrying out statutory vehicle safety inspections (requires further certification).
Fleet maintenance technician. Keeping a company's vehicles roadworthy.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology. The next step for those wanting to qualify as a fully skilled vehicle technician.
Level 3 Diploma in Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Deepens your motorsport specialism and opens doors to senior workshop roles.
Apprenticeship in Automotive Engineering. Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
