Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Level 2 Diploma
at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college
What the college says
If you love cars and enjoy fixing things, this could be a great career for you. Motor vehicle technicians repair and service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and coaches. They work on all vehicle mechanics and electrics, from engines and exhaust systems to air-conditioning and security. You will need to be good at problem-solving and finding faults. You will also work with people and develop excellent customer service skills. These courses will provide you with the practical skills to begin a career as a trainee motor vehicle technician. Students wanting to develop some of the key skills and understanding in motor vehicle systems. Successful course applicants will have the basic skills needed to apply for an automotive apprenticeship or similar engineering pathway.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 or equivalent including maths or English.
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
Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence
Pagefield Campus Walkden Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wigan
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