Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Course in Maidenhead. Classes run at Berkshire College of Agriculture, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. This City and Guilds level 3 light vehicle maintenance and repair principles qualification builds on your Level 2 training. You'll study engine systems, chassis systems, transmissions, and auxiliary electrical systems. The course also covers the maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles. Diagnostic skills are developed through classroom and workshop-based training. To apply, you'll need a Pass in a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma, plus GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above.
Who this course is for
A technical qualification for students wishing to specialise in the maintenance, repair and fault diagnostics of vehicle systems. This course develops the skills and knowledge gained at Level 2 and includes training in the maintenance and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles. Diagnostic knowledge is established through classroom and workshop based training and practice covering engine systems, chassis systems, transmissions and auxiliary electrical systems. This knowledge and the associated skills are developed in the application and use of a range of modern test equipment. Training covers petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric-powered vehicles. Students will complete a hybrid/electric vehicle qualification as part of their Level 3 programme.
Entry requirements
Applicants must possess a Pass grade in City & Guilds or IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. They must also hold GCSE English and maths qualifications at grades 3 or above.
What you will learn
You'll diagnose faults across engine, chassis, transmission, and auxiliary electrical systems.
You'll carry out maintenance and repair work on hybrid and electric vehicles.
You'll develop knowledge of vehicle systems through workshop-based practical training.
You'll apply diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve complex vehicle faults.
You'll build on the skills and knowledge gained at Level 2 to work at a higher technical level.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom teaching and hands-on workshop sessions. Training covers engine systems, chassis systems, transmissions, and auxiliary electrical systems. Assessment is based on the knowledge and skills developed across these areas. Full-time daytime attendance is required throughout the 35-week course at Berkshire College of Agriculture.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Berkshire College of Agriculture will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Vehicle technician: diagnosing and repairing cars and light vans
MOT tester: carrying out statutory vehicle safety inspections
Hybrid and electric vehicle technician: specialist EV maintenance and repair
Automotive diagnostic technician: fault-finding on complex vehicle systems
Service technician: routine and scheduled vehicle servicing
Workshop supervisor: overseeing technicians in a garage or dealership
What you could study next
IMI Level 4 Certificate in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Repair and Replacement: the next step if you want to specialise in EV systems, increasingly sought by employers as the vehicle parc shifts.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: the NVQ route that supports a CSCS-equivalent automotive card and is recognised in many dealership apprenticeship frameworks.
Manufacturer-specific training programmes: many main dealers offer brand-accredited courses once you hold a Level 3 qualification.
