Level 1 IMI Diploma in
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Do you love cars? Fancy learning how to repair and maintain them? This course is a great starting point to introduce the basic mechanical skills you’ll need to work in the automotive repair industry.
Training in our specialist Motor Vehicle Technology Centre, our experienced tutors will help you to become familiar with vehicle engines, wheels and tyres, braking systems and other key skills such as welding.
Course includes
What will I study?
- Vehicle chassis
- Petrol and diesel engines
- Transmissions systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Health and safety
- Auto electrics
- Wheels and tyres
- Steering, suspension and braking systems
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
How long will it take?
- 1 year, full-time
What qualifications do I need to start?
- Flexible entry requirements which may mean some GCSEs at grades 1-3
What qualifications will I gain?
- Level 1 IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Functional Skills or GCSE in English and Maths depending on previous qualifications
Course options after this programme
- Level 2 IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Level 2 Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
Career options
- Apprenticeships in the motor vehicle industry
- Service mechanic/fitter
Useful information
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