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Free Level 3 Motorsport Mechanic Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Motorsport Mechanic Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, full-time during the day. This one-year course builds on a Level 2 Motorsport qualification and takes your skills into advanced vehicle maintenance, repair, and preparation across a range of racing disciplines. You'll work with motorsport vehicles from single seaters and rally cars to drag racers and bikes. The course has a strong practical focus, preparing you for technical roles in professional motorsport.

Who this course is for

Do you have a keen interest in Motorsport, good practical skills and want to work at the forefront of engineering technology? Then this course is for you. As a Motorsport Technician you could be working in the maintenance & repair, building and testing of motorsport vehicles in a range of racing divisions. Whether you want to be working on single seaters, saloon cars, rally cars, drag racing or bike racing, this cutting-edge programme is exciting and rewarding with a strong vocational focus.

This level 3 course moves onto the diagnose and rectify of motorsport vehicle system faults. It also has the expectations to teach you how to analyse data to help you make set-up changes to improve performance.

Entry requirements

This is a progressive course where you will require the following:

  • Successful completion of the IMI Level 2 Diploma in Motorsport or equivalent Level 2 Vocational Technical qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced skills in motorsport vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • You'll learn to build and prepare vehicles for competitive racing environments.
  • You'll study the engineering systems used across different racing disciplines.
  • You'll practise fault diagnosis and technical problem-solving on motorsport vehicles.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience with single seaters, saloon cars, rally cars, and bikes.
  • You'll understand vehicle testing procedures used in professional motorsport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching combined with practical, hands-on sessions working directly on motorsport vehicles. Assessment is through a mix of practical tasks and knowledge-based work tied to the IMI qualification standards. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Motorsport technician. Maintain and repair vehicles in racing teams.
  • Race mechanic. Prepare and service cars at competitive events.
  • Vehicle preparation engineer. Build and set up motorsport vehicles pre-race.
  • Motorsport workshop technician. Work in a specialist motorsport workshop.
  • Rally car mechanic. Service and repair vehicles in rally competition.
  • Automotive technician. Apply motorsport skills in high-performance road vehicles.

What you could study next

  • IMI Level 4 Certificate in Motorsport Technology. A higher-level qualification for those moving into senior technical or engineering roles in motorsport.
  • HNC or HND in Motorsport Engineering. College-based higher education covering the engineering science behind motorsport vehicles.
  • Degree in Motorsport Engineering. University-level study for those aiming at design, development, or management roles in the industry.
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