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Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This qualification covers the technical needs of today’s motor vehicle repair industry, working on all types of light vehicles. It’s ideal for anyone looking to be a vehicle technician or MOT tester. Challenge yourself in a practical working environment. Covering all light vehicle technologies at an advanced level, learners will be expected to carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks. As a practical-based course, it provides the essential knowledge to be a service technician working on cars and vans in all types of garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots. There are also opportunities to undertake air-conditioning manual handling certification and potential to upskill to be able to work on EV and hybrid vehicles, to further enhance your employability. As part of the course, we will provide overalls, safety boots and safety glasses. There is a course fee of £50 for all learning materials, including E-books.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C including maths and English Language and successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and a satisfactory reference.

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

  • Brooksby College

    BROOKSBY MELTON COLLEGE HOBY ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · MELTON MOWBRAY

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