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Key details

Course area
Motor Vehicle
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU
Course code
Parent course code:C024647 Child course code: Q024645
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you’re aged 19 or over and looking to take your skills and knowledge of car maintenance and repair further.

You’ll learn how to service and repair cars and vans and how to diagnose and solve non-complex faults on vehicles.

You can expect to put everything you learn into practice in our industry-standard workshops at London Road. You’ll also get to work alongside experienced technicians from a wide range of different manufacturer backgrounds. This means you can learn from people who have experience of the motor trade

Units studied will enable you to:

  • Remove and replace chassis units and components
  • Remove and replace electrical auxiliary units and components
  • Remove and replace engine units and components
  • Carry out routine vehicle maintenance
  • Contribute to workplace housekeeping
  • Maintain positive workplace relationships
  • Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
A student working on the engine of the car in an automotive workshop.

You will be encouraged to participate in a 30-hour work placement while you are studying.

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Course information

1 year

IMI Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

You’ll need a relevant Level 1 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9– 3 (A*– D).

You must be aged 19+ to apply for this course.

You’ll take part in continuous practical assessments and tests.

Choose to follow with further studies at Nottingham College on a Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance programme.

You may be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians

Potential Earnings

£48,270.57

Average Earnings

£32,184.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Transportation Maintenance

People in these occupations maintain and service transport vehicles and specialised vehicle systems.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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