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Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Diploma

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull timePart time

What the college says

Accelerate your career in the automotive service industry with this technician course. This one year Level 3 qualification covers the technical needs of today�s motor vehicle repair industry, working on all types of light vehicles. It�s ideal for school leavers or adults looking to become a vehicle technician or MOT tester. Covering all light vehicle technologies at an advanced level, you will carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks. You will become fully qualified to work at the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Toyota and all the major brands that deal with servicing, maintaining and rectifying warranty work at main dealerships.

What you need to get on

As this is a more advanced course you will have already demonstrated good skills and knowledge of the modern motor vehicle systems. With this, you would need to hold a Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent (i.e. IMI). Must have at least 3 GCSE's at grade 4 and above in English and Maths as well as a technology discipline GCSE. If you are currently looking at this course and you do not meet the criteria, please apply for the relevant course that

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

  • Longbridge Campus

    South and City College Birmingham 1 Longbridge Lane, Northfield, B31 2AJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Technology Centre

    Fordrough Lane Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Northfield
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Northfield
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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