Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 2

If you enjoy working with cars, finding out how things work and getting hands-on in a workshop, this course will help you develop the skills needed to inspect, maintain and repair modern vehicles.

You will learn how professional technicians diagnose problems and keep vehicles running safely and efficiently. You will study areas including engines, braking systems, steering and suspension, wheels and tyres, electrical systems, batteries, cooling systems, servicing, fault finding and vehicle inspections.

Much of the course is practical, giving you regular experience working on vehicles in a workshop environment and the opportunity to put what you learn into practice.

You will also develop professional and employability skills through work experience and employer activities, helping you understand what it is like to work in the automotive industry.

You will be assessed through a combination of practical workshop assessments, written assignments, short tests and knowledge-based assessments.

During practical assessments, you will complete realistic maintenance and repair tasks while your tutor assesses your technical skills, safe working practices, tool selection and accuracy.

Lessons will include hands-on workshop sessions, tutor demonstrations, presentations, group activities, fault-finding exercises and classroom-based theory, helping you develop both practical skills and technical knowledge.

After completing this course, you could progress to Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or specialist automotive courses such as Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology, Motorsport or advanced vehicle diagnostics.

You could also progress to a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship with an independent garage, dealership or other automotive employer.

Employment opportunities could include trainee vehicle technician, service technician, tyre and exhaust fitter, fast-fit technician, workshop assistant or other entry-level automotive roles