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Motor Vehicle

Diploma, Level 2
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Course Length 1 year
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £1,890 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
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Course overview

An intense course that will build your skills, develop your knowledge and understanding of Motor Vehicles. You will be trained to work safely and produce results to a high standard - gaining the experience and knowledge to self-test and fault find independently. You will have the opportunity to work with real cars in a realistic garage, test for faults, run diagnostics and become familiar with modern technologies. You will also gain exposure to the industry and get the chance to work with welding equipment.

More about STEM

  • Entry Requirements
    Each case will be looked at but having GCSEs in your core subjects is highly recommended, along with any other relevant qualifications and experience. Maths and physics play a part but can be supported whilst you develop your knowledge of application. What is deemed essential is a natural curiosity for the Motor Vehicle industry and the advancing technologies that are linked to the industry.
  • Benefits/Skills
    Learn key techniques from trained professionals in a progressive and nurturing environment whereby you are encouraged to test and repair, working with real vehicles with real issues you will learn to problem solve and work to job cards that reflect practices in the real world
  • Who is this course for?
    The qualification is designed for new entrants to the industry, providing them with the basic skills and experience they need. It is an ideal progression step from the Level 1 course or a similar programme of study. Equally, people already working in the industry or those looking to shift vocation. It is the ideal course to set up learners for an apprenticeship in an industry.
  • Careers/Progression

    Apprenticeship

    Employment

  • Assessment Types

    Practical assessments simulating a realistic working environment An advanced interactive, electronic portfolio that lets you track & monitor your own development.

    Prior learning

Course Code: 76421-01
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Jobs in this sector

Live data from the DoE's LMI API

  • Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

    Average Salary
    £28,080

  • Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers

    Average Salary
    £18,200

  • Vehicle valeters and cleaners

    Average Salary
    £15,600
    35,160
    Job market for 2022
    35,173
    Estimated job market for 2025
    Estimated 13 future jobs in the next 3 years.

  • Vehicle body builders and repairers

    Average Salary
    £23,920

Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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