Automotive Light Vehicle Service and Repair IMI Level 2 Diploma

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Automotive Light Vehicle Service and Repair IMI Level 2 Diploma

Attendance: Full Time

Course level: 2

Location: Wellington Road Campus

Course code: CP0133

Start dates:

07/09/2026

Age:

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Is this course right for me?

If you want to work in the automotive industry as a vehicle service and repair technician this course will teach you skills to enable you to work in a fast-fit centre.

You will develop skills in the specialist areas of basic vehicle diagnostics, light vehicle servicing and repair, and complex mechanical repairs, and will put your learning into practice in a realistic working environment in our modern industry-standard automotive workshop.

On completion of the course you will be able to apply for a job at a fast-fit centre, pursue an apprenticeship in the industry, or progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Repair or another automotive related qualification.

We have a modern, well-equipped automotive workshop where you will get the chance to use your practical skills by working on a range of different vehicles in a realistic working environment under the supervision of industry-qualified tutors.

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to take part in a range of additional activities to enhance your learning such as industry visits, hearing from inspirational speakers and taking part in fundraising events and industry workshops.

*** Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre now open!***

You will train at the new purpose-built £8.1 million purpose-built Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, which boasts a 12-bay automotive workshop, a drive-in electric vehicle lab containing simulated training boards, a four-wheel laser alignment machine, and ADAS and Bosch diagnostic equipment.

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Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to have:

Applicants for the full-time course are required to have a Level 1 automotive qualification or suitable industry experience*
All applicants will be required to attend an interview/assessment with a member of the college’s admissions team
Have three or more GCSEs (including maths and English) at grade 4 or above
You will also be expected to commit to good attendance and punctuality and demonstrate a commitment and good attitude to learning and achieving the previous qualification.

*Applications from adults without the necessary qualifications but with relevant industry experience will be considered on an individual basis.

What will I learn?

During this course you will study a range of modules from the following selection:

Light vehicle servicing
Remove and refit camshaft
Cooling systems
Air supply and exhaust
Lighting
Wiper mechanisms
Battery charging
Engine starting
Steering
Suspension
Brakes
Vehicle inspection
Health and safety
Tools and Equipment

What skills will I gain?

By studying this course you will:

Learn about vehicle servicing processes
Find out about component removal and refit processes – such as suspension and brakes
Gain an understanding of how electrical systems in vehicles work
Learn how engines and components operate
Learn about the maintenance and use of tools
Find out about basic fault diagnosis and rectification
Improve your customer service skills
Learn about health and safety

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course you will be assessed through observation of practical tasks, written assessments, assignments, research and online tests.

What can I do next?

Successful completion of the qualification will enable you to:

Get a job as a vehicle service and repair technician in a fast-fit centre
Pursue an apprenticeship in the automotive industry
Progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Repair

Automotive Light Vehicle Service and Repair IMI Level 2 Diploma

Course code: CP0133

Full Time

Wellington Road Campus

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