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Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Course in Loughborough

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 Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus. This full-time, daytime light vehicle maintenance and repair principles qualification covers advanced diagnostics and fault-finding across all light vehicle technologies, including engines, braking, steering, suspension, transmission, and electrical systems. The course takes one year and includes practical workshop training. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, or completion of a Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair with a satisfactory reference.

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 or successful completion of the AFG0061 Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair with a satisfactory reference.

What you will learn

  • You'll diagnose and repair faults across engine systems on light vehicles.
  • You'll work on braking, steering, and suspension systems at an advanced level.
  • You'll inspect and repair transmission and electrical systems.
  • You'll carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks in a workshop environment.
  • You'll develop the technical knowledge needed for service technician roles in garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots.
  • You'll have the opportunity to gain air-conditioning and manual handling certification.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to working on electric and hybrid vehicles.

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 guest speakers and industry trips and visits. Assessment is through practical tasks and technical knowledge work. Overalls, safety boots, and safety glasses are provided. There is a £50 course fee for learning materials, including e-books.

What you will need to bring

Overalls, safety boots, and safety glasses are provided by the centre. There is a £50 fee for learning materials, including e-books. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

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

What you could study next

Completing this level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair principles qualification opens routes into further technical study. You could pursue an IMI Level 4 qualification in automotive technology or a higher-level apprenticeship in vehicle technology. Specialist certifications in electric and hybrid vehicle systems are also a natural next step, building on the EV and hybrid knowledge introduced at this level.

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