On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. You may also apply to a Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship.
Motor Vehicle
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma Level 1
- Course Type: Diploma/Certificate
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
If you want to develop your experience and skills for working in a variety of motor industry sectors, this is the perfect course for you. You will gain a good working knowledge of tools and equipment, vehicles engines and engine systems, chassis systems, transmission and drive-line components, in our fully-equipped workshops.
What is covered?
You will study the following units:
- Health and Safety Practices in Vehicle Maintenance
- Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance Industry
- Introduction to the Retail Automotive Maintenance and Repair Industry
- Spark Ignition Engine Systems – Components and Operations
- Compression Ignition Engine Systems – Components and Operations
- 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 Exhaust 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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2x GCSEs at grades 2 (or above) in English and maths, or an equivalent functional skills qualification.
You will learn both in the classroom, with theory-based discussions, multi-media presentations and worksheets; and through hands-on practical learning such as guided car chassis component and engine dismantling and rebuilds in our brand new Automotive Skills Centre.
You will receive regular feedback in order to help you further develop your skills and prepare you for the assessments which consist of a series of practical assessments, written assessments and online tests.
You will require a uniform consisting of steel toe capped boots and overalls which can be purchased directly from our website.
Start date: 01/09/2026
Course Code
SDP1LV6AF$
Duration
1 Year
Fees
£3072.00
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds with no cost to study.
Learners aged 19+ can access funding options.
The tutors and our new facilities are brilliant. We study with the top-of-the-range equipment which enhances our knowledge and improves our employment prospects.
Lauren Burke
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