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Automotive Transport Maintenance IMI Level 1 Award

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward12 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

Get on the road to a great career in the automotive industry with the Level 1 Automotive Award in Transport Maintenance. This short course will develop your skills and knowledge in a range of areas and give you a foundation in automotive knowledge, on which will enable you to progress to a higher level qualification or an apprenticeship in the subject area. You will learn skills in light vehicle service and repair and use your abilities in a realistic working environment in our industry-standard workshop. Also, if you earn less than £32,000 per year and aged 19 or over, you could study this course for FREE! Take advantage of the new funding and #DoMore with your future. *** 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: Attend an interview at the college Complete an online assessment and trade test to to determine your current skills and knowledge and your suitability for the course Show a passion and interest in the automotive industry and an ability to learn Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workshop Please note - you will need to provide your own steel toe cap boots and overalls to protect your clothes (PPE)

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?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Wellington Road Campus

    Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6BT

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Wolverhampton

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