Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 1

If you are interested in cars and want to develop practical skills for a career in the motor vehicle industry, this course is a great introduction.

You will learn how vehicles work and get hands-on experience carrying out basic maintenance and repair tasks in a workshop environment.

Topics include vehicle health checks, tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, engines, fluids, batteries, electrical systems, tools, workshop safety and routine servicing.

You will also develop employability skills and, where available, take part in work experience or employer activities to help you understand what it is like to work in a real motor vehicle setting.

You will be assessed through a combination of practical workshop assessments, written tasks, short tests and coursework.

During practical assessments, you will complete a vehicle maintenance or repair task in the workshop. You will need to select and use the correct tools, work safely, follow instructions and demonstrate the required skills while your tutor observes and records your performance.

Lessons will include hands-on practical sessions, demonstrations, presentations, group activities and classroom-based learning.

After completing this course, you could progress to Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

You could also progress to a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship or another automotive apprenticeship with a garage, dealership or vehicle repair business.

Employment opportunities could include workshop assistant, trainee vehicle technician, tyre fitter, service assistant or other support roles within the motor vehicle industry.