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IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The role of a car mechanic is to maintain and repair cars and vans to ensure that they are safe to be on our roads. This course will provide you with the right training to develop your skills, ultimately equipping you for a career in vehicle maintenance and repairs. This course is the next step after the Level 1 course in Automotive Maintenance, in progression to developing a career as a car mechanic. You will expand your understanding of the motor industry and have an opportunity to apply more complex vehicle maintenance and repair skills in a practical and realistic way. You will follow a rigorous programme of study that enables progression to further courses and employment within the motor industry. You will gain confidence by developing independent learning skills and will learn how more in-depth vehicle maintenance and repair activities are carried out safely.

What you need to get on

The entry requirement for this course is the successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance. It is possible to gain direct entry to this programme but a grade 4 or equivalent in GCSE Maths and English language or literature will be required as well as prior experience. Should you not meet these criteria you should still apply as each applicant will be invited to attend an interview with the course manager where we can discuss your suitability.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Truro
  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance

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