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Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Truro

Cost£1,536.00
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyInstitute of the Motor Industry awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Car Mechanic Course in Truro. Evening car mechanic classes run at Truro College, part-time over 30 weeks. You study automotive maintenance in workshops and classrooms, using professional tools and equipment. You'll inspect, repair and maintain a range of vehicles. The course also covers how the motor industry works, giving you the knowledge employers look for alongside practical skills. This level 1 car mechanic qualification is awarded by the IMI.

Who this course is for

You will be taught automotive maintenance in our first-class workshops and classrooms and will quickly start to inspect, repair and maintain a variety of vehicles that we provide, all whilst using professional quality tools and equipment. Of course, it’s not all about practical skills, employers need enthusiastic and engaged employees to meet the demands of the ever-evolving motor industry to help their business grow. You will therefore need to gain knowledge of how the industry works and the role we perform in keeping other industries together and operational, such as the emergency services or armed forces. This will give you the very best opportunity to progress and forge a successful and rewarding career in the automotive world.

What you will learn

  • You'll inspect vehicles and identify faults
  • You'll carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
  • You'll use professional-grade automotive tools and equipment
  • You'll learn how different vehicle systems work
  • You'll gain knowledge of how the motor industry operates
  • You'll develop the skills employers expect from entry-level automotive staff

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom study. Practical work takes place in the college's automotive workshops, where you work on real vehicles using professional tools. Classroom sessions build your industry knowledge. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work, in line with the IMI qualification requirements.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Vehicle technician apprentice: entry-level workshop role with on-the-job training
  • Car mechanic: how to become a mechanic starts here
  • Automotive service assistant: supporting technicians in a garage or dealership
  • Tyre and exhaust fitter: specialist fitting and maintenance role
  • MOT tester trainee: working toward MOT testing authorisation
  • Parts advisor: using vehicle knowledge in a parts or trade counter role

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Operations. This builds on your Level 1 skills and is the qualification many apprenticeship frameworks are built around. From there, a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Technology or Light Vehicle Maintenance takes you toward fully qualified technician status. Both are available through IMI and other awarding bodies.

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