Free Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College. This full-time, daytime light vehicle maintenance and repair principles qualification covers advanced automotive technologies, including engine systems, braking, steering, suspension, transmission, and electrical systems. You'll carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks on cars and vans. The course runs for one year and includes work experience. 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 and 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 and electrical systems.
You'll carry out advanced diagnostic fault-finding tasks.
You'll develop knowledge of air-conditioning and manual handling certification.
You'll build skills applicable to electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle technologies.
You'll gain practical experience through work placements in automotive settings.
How you will learn
Learning is practical and classroom-based. You'll work in industry-standard workshops, carrying out hands-on diagnostic and repair tasks on light vehicles. The course includes visits, guest speakers, and work experience. Assessment is through practical tasks and knowledge-based elements aligned to the IMI qualification standard. 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
Brooksby College provides overalls, safety boots, and safety glasses. There is a £50 fee for learning materials, including e-books. Brooksby 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 garages or dealerships.
MOT tester: carrying out statutory vehicle safety inspections.
Service technician: routine maintenance and servicing at dealerships or depots.
Automotive diagnostic technician: specialist fault-finding on modern vehicles.
EV and hybrid vehicle technician: working on electric and hybrid drivetrains.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Automotive Engineering: a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to move into engineering or management roles in the automotive sector.
NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Fitting: adds further practical competency evidence valued by employers.
EV and hybrid vehicle upskilling courses: specialist training to work on electric and hybrid vehicles, increasingly in demand across the industry.
