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Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

at Kendal College, Kendal · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull time£1,250

What the college says

This course will enable you to develop your light vehicle maintenance and repair skills further. You will also gain a greater understanding of the systems and requirements of the motor vehicle engineering industry, and cover specialised units on chassis, engine, transmission, electrics and maintenance. This course will cover the required knowledge and understanding to be able to inspect, overhaul, and maintain aspects of light vehicles, such as steering and suspension, brakes and transmission, engines and cooling, ignition and lighting, and maintenance routines for older and modern vehicles. This course usually takes place over three days per week, and you can expect to work on a range of systems: from practice engines and gearboxes to genuine cars (working on vehicles belonging to students and tutors) in our industry standard workshop. You will also gain the transferable skills on this programme, such as managing money, ordering parts, problem-solving, and communicating with customers. The department organises a variety of trips throughout the year, for example, go-karting at Cumbria Karting and a visit to the Motorsport Show at NEC Birmingham. Work experience in local businesses is also offered. All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main programme. Those students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 at GCSE in these subjects, will continue to work towards these essential qualifications at a level suited to them.

What you need to get on

For entry onto the Level 2 Motor Vehicle course, you will need: - Level 1 Diploma in Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - GCSE English, Grade 4 or above - GCSE Maths, Grade 4 or above - GCSE Science, Grade 4 or above - One more GCSE at Grade 4 or above You should ideally have relevant mechanical workshop experience, but this will be gained during the course. You will need lots of enthusiasm, a commitment to learning, and a real passion for developing a career in the motor vehicle indust

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Kendal College - Main Site

    Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, LA9 5AY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Kendal

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