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Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Course in Coalville

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

Free Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College. This is a full-time, one-year course covering advanced light vehicle technologies, including engine systems, braking, steering, suspension, transmission, and electrical systems. You'll carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks, working on cars and vans to the standard expected in garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, plus successful completion of a Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Who this course is for

This qualification covers the technical needs of today’s motor vehicle repair industry, working on all types of light vehicles. It’s ideal for anyone looking to be a vehicle technician or MOT tester. Challenge yourself in a practical working environment. Covering all light vehicle technologies at an advanced level, learners will be expected to carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks. As a practical-based course, it provides the essential knowledge to be a service technician working on cars and vans in all types of garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots. There are also opportunities to undertake air-conditioning manual handling certification and potential to upskill to be able to work on EV and hybrid vehicles, to further enhance your employability. As part of the course, we will provide overalls, safety boots and safety glasses. There is a course fee of £50 for all learning materials, including E-books.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C including maths and English Language. Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and a satisfactory reference.

What you will learn

  • You'll diagnose and repair engine systems on light vehicles.
  • You'll work on braking, steering, and suspension systems.
  • You'll inspect and repair transmission systems.
  • You'll fault-find and repair electrical systems.
  • You'll carry out advanced diagnostic tasks across all light vehicle technologies.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed to work as a service technician in garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots.
  • You'll have the opportunity to gain air-conditioning and manual handling certification.
  • You'll build the technical foundation to upskill further into EV and hybrid vehicle work.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom and workshop based, with a strong practical focus. You'll carry out hands-on diagnostic and repair tasks in industry-standard workshops. The course includes work experience, as well as trips, visits, and guest speakers from the automotive industry. Overalls, safety boots, and safety glasses are provided. There is a £50 course fee covering learning materials, including e-books.

What you will need to bring

Stephenson College provides overalls, safety boots, and safety glasses. There is a £50 fee for learning materials, including e-books. Stephenson College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle technician: diagnosing and repairing cars and vans in a garage or dealership.
  • MOT tester: carrying out statutory vehicle safety inspections.
  • Service technician: routine maintenance and fault diagnosis at a dealership or depot.
  • Automotive diagnostic technician: specialist fault-finding using diagnostic equipment.
  • EV and hybrid vehicle technician: working on electric and hybrid vehicles with further upskilling.
  • Fleet maintenance technician: keeping commercial or company vehicle fleets roadworthy.

What you could study next

Completing this level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair principles qualification opens several routes forward. You could work toward an NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, which supports progression to a Master Technician qualification. Specialist training in EV and hybrid systems is a growing route, as is gaining an MOT Tester authorisation. Some learners go on to Higher National qualifications in automotive engineering or management roles within the automotive industry.

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