IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
The role of a car mechanic is to maintain and repair cars and vans to ensure that they are safe to be on our roads. This course will provide you with the right training to develop your skills, ultimately equipping you for a career in vehicle maintenance and repairs.
TOP COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- SMALL CLASS SIZES
- EXPERIENCED TUTORS
- INDUSTRY-STANDARD FACILITIES
- GREAT LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS
Learn from sector experts
You will be taught by staff with extensive experience who have all been tradespeople themselves. You will learn to advance your knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of the job role of a vehicle technician and the automotive industry as a whole.
Develop work-related skills
You will develop personal and work-related skills which will prepare you for progression to further studies or full-time work, following your course. This will include working to pre-determined repair times that are used by the industry so that you can compare your efficiency to that of a qualified and experienced mechanic.
Enjoy professional surroundings
Along with industry-standard vehicle repair equipment and resources, we enjoy partnerships with many large suppliers and employers and as a result, students will experience, develop and apply industry-standard vehicle repair skills in a realistic working environment.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
This course is the next step after the Level 1 course in Automotive Maintenance, in progression to developing a career as a car mechanic. You will expand your understanding of the motor industry and have an opportunity to apply more complex vehicle maintenance and repair skills in a practical and realistic way. You will follow a rigorous programme of study that enables progression to further courses and employment within the motor industry. You will gain confidence by developing independent learning skills and will learn how more in-depth vehicle maintenance and repair activities are carried out safely.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will be taught automotive maintenance in our first-class workshops, classrooms, and IT suites, 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.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
You will be able to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, which requires a further year of study and develops knowledge of diagnostic procedures. Alternatively, you could progress onto an Apprenticeship. There are many opportunities for skilled vehicle technicians in the motor industry, working for large and small companies or in self-employment.
Further study will enable you to work towards more roles within the industry such as Diagnostic Vehicle Technician, Breakdown and Recovery, Mobile Mechanic, Workshop Supervisor or even Garage Owner.
Automotive maintenance practical coursework will be assessed through set practical tasks in our well-equipped workshops. Knowledge is assessed via internally set test papers, writing job cards of practical tasks and externally set online exams.
The entry requirement for this course is the successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance. It is possible to gain direct entry to this programme but a grade 4 or equivalent in GCSE Maths and English language or literature will be required as well as prior experience. Should you not meet these criteria you should still apply as each applicant will be invited to attend an interview with the course manager where we can discuss your suitability; all successful candidates will gain a place on the programme. A keen interest in the role of Vehicle Technician will be advantageous in pursuing this rewarding and well-paid career.
The student support team is here to support you and offer advice and guidance on financial, personal, and pastoral issues. A professional team of staff will work together with your personal tutor to support you in successfully completing your course and pursuing pathways to progression as a mechanic.
As in the workplace, PPE will be required for the course such as safety boots, overalls etc. You will be provided with a full list of the protective equipment requirements of the course before you start.
