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Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Adults)

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearPart time

What the college says

The course is made up Four skill units and five theory units. All nine units will have to be completed to achieve the qualification. Mandatory Unit 001 Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment GLH 60 Unit 004 Skils in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices in the Automotive Environment GLH 40 Unit 051 Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment GLH 30 Unit 054 Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices Used in the Automotive Environment GLH40 Unit 101 Skills in Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance GLH20 Unit 151 Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance GLH20 Optional Unit 102 Skills in Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Units and Components GLH45 Unit 152 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components GLH 20 Unit 172 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Fuel Ignition, Air and Exhaust System Units and Components GLH20 About the course. Step into the fast-moving world of automotive technology with our Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course � perfect for switched-on individuals who want a hands-on, high-skill career in a growing, well-paid industry. Whether you're looking for your first step into the sector or aiming to retrain for a more exciting and practical profession, this qualification opens the door to a wide range of automotive and engineeri

What you need to get on

Ideally, you need to have had some provable previous experience with vehicles and repair equipment as this course is not entry level, preferably a City & Guilds Level 1 or IMI Level 1 qualification in Light vehicle maintenance and Repair Principles, or Maths and English grade C/4.

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

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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