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Automotive Light Vehicle Service and Repair IMI Level 1 Diploma

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Get on the road to a great career in the automotive industry with the Level 1 Diploma in Automotive. This pre-apprenticeship programme will develop your skills and knowledge in a range of areas and give you a multi-skilled qualification which will enable you to progress to a higher level qualification or an apprenticeship in the area that interests you the most. You will learn skills in light vehicle service and repair, vehicle body repair, vehicle body refinishing, valeting and vehicle construction and use your skills in a realistic working environment in our modern industry-standard workshop. *** Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre now open!*** You will train at the new purpose-built £8.1 million purpose-built Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, which boasts a 12-bay automotive workshop, a drive-in electric vehicle lab containing simulated training boards, a four-wheel laser alignment machine, and ADAS and Bosch diagnostic equipment.

What you need to get on

To access this course you will be required to: Have three or more GCSEs at grade G/1 or above Attend an interview at the college Complete an online assessment to determine your current skills and knowledge

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Wellington Road Campus

    Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Wolverhampton

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