Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)
at Northampton College, Northampton · college
What the college says
The Level 3 Diploma is a vocational course that completes the three year training programme for practical vehicle mechanics. All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.
What you need to get on
IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and GCSEs at Grade 3 [D] in English Language and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
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
Northampton College
BADBY ROAD WEST, DAVENTRY, NN11 4HJ
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Start dates
- 31 August 2026 · DAVENTRY
- 31 August 2026 · Daventry
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