Key Facts
- Starting
8 Sep 2025- Location
- Kingston Hall Road Centre
- Start Date
- Sep 2025
- Level
- Level 1
- Code
- KAT1006CF
City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
This course is suitable for school leavers interested in working in the vehicle repair industry. It is also suitable for anyone with the aim of becoming a qualified mechanic/technician (subject to further qualifications).
Once qualified, the career options are endless. There are hundreds of garages, dealerships and maintenance depots in the area that need trained mechanics. You could run your own business, manage a garage or even specialise in modifying vehicles. If you are dreaming big, some of the top mechanics in Formula One are from the UK, so if you have ambitions of working in the fast lane, a good grounding will help you get there.
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Entry Requirements
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Course Content
This course will start your journey to becoming a fully qualified mechanic or vehicle technician. It has an excellent balance of practical and theoretical lessons which will help you develop your skills in a realistic and well-equipped environment.This course is perfect for people who want to gain employment in the Motor Vehicle industry, and will also provide you with the knowledge required to perform basic maintenance checks, adjustments and component replacement on light vehicles. You will have the opportunity to gain (Functional Skills/GCSE's) that will be essential if you wish to complete an Apprenticeship at a later date. Assessment of the knowledge and skills you will gain is varied and includes: verbal questioning, observed tasks, written coursework and online tests.
Modules included (but are not limited to):
- Tools, Equipment and Materials for Vehicle Maintenance
- Health and Safety in the Automotive Environment
- Engine Systems
- Vehicle Braking Systems Components and Maintenance
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance Processes and Procedures on Vehicles
- Vehicle Wheels and Tyres Construction and Maintenance
- Steering and Suspension Systems Components and Maintenance
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Progression Next Steps
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Additional Information