Free Level 2 Subsidiary Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers workshop skills and technical studies in light vehicle maintenance and repair. You'll also develop numeracy and literacy alongside your practical training, building the work-ready skills you need for employment or further training in the motor vehicle industry. Entry requirements are based on your GCSE results; the college will confirm the specific grades needed at interview.
Who this course is for
Aimed at School Leavers. This is an in-depth one year full time course for students who wish to pursue a career in the Motor Vehicle industry. The course will allow students to develop a focused approach to workshop activities and technical studies and provide opportunities to develop functional skills in numeracy and literacy. The programme will allow learners to develop work related skills in preparation for further training or employment.
Entry requirements
Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical workshop skills in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
You'll study the technical principles behind how light vehicles work.
You'll learn to carry out diagnostic and repair tasks in a workshop setting.
You'll develop numeracy skills relevant to motor vehicle work.
You'll develop literacy skills to support technical study and workplace communication.
You'll build work-related skills in preparation for employment or further training.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based technical study and hands-on workshop activities. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and written work tied to the units you cover throughout the year. Full-time daytime attendance at Riverside College Kingsway Campus means you work through the programme in a structured, focused way across the academic year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus 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.
Light vehicle mechanic: diagnose and fix faults on cars and vans.
Automotive parts advisor: support technicians with parts sourcing and stock.
Tyre and exhaust technician: specialist fitting and repair work.
Fleet maintenance operative: maintain vehicles for a company fleet.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology: the natural next step if you want to advance your technical skills and take on more complex repair work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology: a work-based route that can support progression toward IMI professional registration.
Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance: combine on-the-job training with further qualifications while earning a wage.
