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Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles

Step up to real vehicle repair and maintenance. Building on the basics, this Level 2 develops the knowledge and hands-on skills that lead into the trade: routine maintenance, working with materials and tools, fabrication, and understanding the chassis. Train in a real garage, then move on to Level 3 or an apprenticeship, and towards a technician's job with genuinely good pay.

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Next Open Event · 10th September 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Admissions

Entry Requirements

What You'll Need

  • Grade 4 English and Grade 4 Maths
  • A genuine interest in cars and how they work
  • Successful interview with our team
If you don't yet have your Grade 4s, the Level 1 Vehicle Systems Maintenance course is the right starting point.
What You'll Learn

Servicing, Repairs and Fault Finding.

This Level 2 builds the real skills a vehicle technician needs. You’ll cover health and safety, working with materials, fabrication, and using tools and measuring devices properly. You’ll get hands-on with routine vehicle maintenance and get to grips with the chassis, its units and components.

You’ll train in our fully equipped garage on real vehicles with professional tools, with trips like Silverstone along the way. It leads to the Level 3, or an apprenticeship (the Level 3 Motor Vehicle apprenticeship runs at our North Lindsey campus), and towards a technician’s job in a garage or dealership.

What You'll Study

  • Health and safety in the workshop
  • Materials used in vehicles
  • Fabrication
  • Tools and measuring devices
  • Routine vehicle maintenance
  • Chassis units and components
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Practical Assessment

Hands-on tasks and practical demonstrations in realistic working environments.

Exams

Formal examinations to test your knowledge and understanding under timed conditions.

Practical assessments and multiple-choice exams.
Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Garage Managers and Proprietors

Up to £63,371
/year

Garage managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the day-to-day running of garages and specialist vehicle maintenance and repair establishments.

Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians

Up to £52,571
/year

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, […]

Vehicle Body Builders and Repairers

Up to £47,256
/year

Vehicle body builders and repairers construct and repair the bodies of road vehicles, and fit interior and exterior fittings to vehicle bodies.

Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters

Up to £39,096
/year

Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters fit, repair and adjust tyres, exhausts and windscreens on cars, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles
Our Facilities

A Real Working Garage

You'll train in our fully equipped garage, working on real cars with professional tools and diagnostic equipment, in a space that mirrors a real workshop.

  • A Real Working Garage

    Fully equipped, mirroring a real workshop, with professional tools and diagnostic kit.

  • Silverstone and Beyond

    Trips like Silverstone, plus masterclasses and guest talks from the trade.

  • A Route to a Trade

    Progress to Level 3 or an apprenticeship (L3 apprenticeship runs at NLC), towards a technician's job.

Student Voice

“

I've learnt how to fix minor issues on vehicles and really enjoyed the hands-on learning. I'm applying for Level 3 next. As a mature student, balancing home and college has been tough, but the tutors have been really helpful and supportive.

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For Parents & Carers

Supporting Your Child's Journey

A Friendly, Welcoming Place

Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.

About student life

Qualifications That Count

These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.

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GCSE Support Built In

If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable — not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.

About student support

Learning Support

If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.

About learning support

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

1 Year

Study Mode

Full-Time

Awarding Body

City & Guilds

Entry

Grade 4 English and Grade 4 Maths

Assessment

Practical Assessment + Exams

Ready to Move Up in the Trade?

Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.

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