Are you passionate about cars and curious about the mechanics behind how they work? Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Level 3 is a fantastic opportunity to gain the hands-on skills and knowledge you need to kick-start a successful career in the automotive industry.
With vehicle ownership continuing to rise, there’s a constant demand for skilled professionals in the motor industry. This course prepares you to take advantage of opportunities in a wide range of roles, from garage and shop floor positions to technical development and beyond.
You’ll be able to demonstrate your skills in practical environments, ensuring you’re job-ready from day one. From diagnosing issues to performing repairs, you’ll gain the expertise needed to excel in a variety of automotive roles. Whether you want to work in maintenance, servicing, or technical support, this provides a strong foundation to build your career around cars. You’ll develop the knowledge and abilities that employers are looking for in this exciting and ever-evolving sector.
Combining hands-on learning, industry-relevant training, and career-focused content, this course puts you on the fast track to success in the automotive world.
We recommend that you have:
- GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above or Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 2
and - âMotor Vehicle - Level 2
You will also have an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.
Your assessments are designed to match what you’ve learned. All your work will be marked by your tutors, giving you a chance to show off your skills in real-world situations.
You’ll be graded on a scale of Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified. This grading system helps you see how well you’re doing and where you can improve.
You’ll build a portfolio of your coursework, showcasing your progress throughout the course. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience through practical assignments and receive feedback from your tutors.
After completing this course, you'll be well-prepared for employment in the motor vehicle industry, or further study, such as an apprenticeship.
Topics covered can include:
- Introduction to the retail automotive maintenance and repair industry
- Vehicle Diagnostics , Engine Management systems
- Spark ignition engine systems, components and operation
- Compression ignition engine systems, components and operation
- Steering and suspension systems components and maintenance (4 wheels or more)
- Vehicle braking systems components and maintenance
- Vehicle wheels and tyres construction and maintenance
- Vehicle exhausts systems components and maintenance
- Introduction to low carbon technologies in the automotive industry
- Vehicle electrical foundation skills
- Basic vehicle valeting
- Light vehicle construction
- Removing and replacing light vehicle electrical units and components
- Removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components
- Inspection, repair and replacement of high performance light vehicle tyres
- Supporting Job Roles in the Automotive Environment
- Skills in Materials, Fabrication, Tools & Measuring Devices
- Inspecting Light Vehicles using Prescribed Methods
- Diagnosing & Rectifying Light Vehicle Chassis System Faults
- Diagnosing & Rectifying Light Vehicle Transmission & Driveline Faults
- Diagnosing & Rectifying of Automotive Vehicle Auxiliary Faults
School Leavers (16-18)
If you will be 16, 17 or 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts, and you have the legal right to live in the UK for the full length of your study programme, your course will be free.
You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here for more information.
Adult Students (19+)
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August before your course starts, are resident in London, and have the legal right to stay in the UK for at least 12 months, you may be eligible to study for free, depending on your circumstances and chosen course. For more information, please click here.
You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here.
You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here for more information.
