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Level 3 Car Mechanic Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Car Mechanic Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus, full-time during the day over one year. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the campus directly for full fee information. You'll work on all types of light vehicles, diagnosing and repairing engines, chassis, transmissions, and electronics. The course covers advanced light vehicle technologies, including practical fault-finding tasks on real systems. Entry requires a Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (City and Guilds or IMI equivalent) and at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, Maths, and a technology subject.

Who this course is for

Accelerate your career in the automotive service industry with this technician course. This one year Level 3 qualification covers the technical needs of today�s motor vehicle repair industry, working on all types of light vehicles. It�s ideal for school leavers or adults looking to become a vehicle technician or MOT tester. Covering all light vehicle technologies at an advanced level, you will carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks. You will become fully qualified to work at the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Toyota and all the major brands that deal with servicing, maintaining and rectifying warranty work at main dealerships.

Entry requirements

As this is a more advanced course you will have already demonstrated good skills and knowledge of the modern motor vehicle systems. With this, you would need to hold a Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent (i.e. IMI). Must have at least 3 GCSE's at grade 4 and above in English and Maths as well as a technology discipline GCSE.

If you are currently looking at this course and you do not meet the criteria, please apply for the relevant course that

What you will learn

  • You'll diagnose and repair complex faults on engines, chassis, transmissions, and vehicle electronics.
  • You'll carry out practical fault-finding tasks across all types of light vehicles.
  • You'll test and repair systems at an advanced technical level.
  • You'll learn about the equipment used to maintain and repair modern vehicles.
  • You'll develop knowledge of different job roles across the automotive service industry.
  • You'll build the technical skills needed to work on cars and vans in garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots.

How you will learn

This is a practical, classroom-based course. You'll learn through hands-on diagnostic and repair tasks on light vehicles, supported by technical instruction. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work aligned to the IMI qualification requirements. The course runs full-time during the day over one year at the campus.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle technician: servicing and repairing cars and vans at garages or dealerships.
  • MOT tester: carrying out statutory vehicle safety inspections.
  • Main dealership technician: working on branded vehicles such as Jaguar Land Rover, Toyota, or Nissan.
  • Diagnostic technician: specialist fault-finding on complex vehicle systems.
  • Fleet maintenance technician: keeping commercial or company vehicles roadworthy.
  • Roadside assistance technician: working with breakdown services such as the AA or RAC.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 car mechanic qualification, you could progress to an IMI Level 4 Award in Automotive Management or a manufacturer-specific master technician programme. If you want to test vehicles commercially, you can apply to the DVSA to become an authorised MOT tester. Some technicians also move into service management roles, supported by further business or leadership qualifications.

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