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Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles Level 3 Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull time

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. If you want to qualify as a Light Vehicle Diagnostic and Repair Technician at Level 3 you will need a prior Level 2 motor vehicle qualification. This course provides the technical certificate needed for an advanced apprenticeship. It involves practical work on light vehicles, computer based learning activities and interesting lectures given by experienced motor vehicle staff.

What you need to get on

Successful completion of Level 2 in the subject plus GCSE maths or English at grade 4.

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

  • Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence

    Pagefield Campus Walkden Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2JH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wigan

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