This course can lead to employment/apprenticeships or the next level of education at level 1 or 2.
These qualifications cover a variety of automotive related areas including:
• Vehicle engine systems
• Lubrication systems
• Vehicle electrical systems
• Suspension systems
• Basics of vehicle body fitting
The qualification will be based on the guided learning hours set by the awarding body.
Entry Level 3 Diploma in General Vehicle Maintenance
You will be assessed on the knowledge and skills taught in college over 10 units.
Apply online and you will be interviewed by a member of staff. These courses are very popular so apply today to secure your position.
Your latest school report with attendance clearly marked. If you still need English and maths, then this study programme will give you the chance to improve your grades to progress onto a higher level.
You will need a passion for motor vehicles and an interest in how vehicles need to be repaired to manufacture standards.
Achieving an introductory automotive qualification gives you the background knowledge you need to advance on to a Level 1, 2 or Level 3 even an apprenticeship.
Woodlands Campus
Sept-2025
Various
TBC
N/A for 16 to 18 Year Olds
TRAPA043CCF0
Full Time
Job holders in this unit group construct and repair the bodies of road vehicles, and fit interior and exterior fittings to vehicle bodies.
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, and repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.
Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers sell new and used vehicles to the general public, and vehicle accessories and parts to garages, vehicle dealerships and the general public.
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters fit, repair and adjust tyres, exhausts and windscreens on cars, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, and repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.