Motor Vehicle - Level 2


Start:
September
Location:
Balliol Road Campus
Level:
2

Course Details

Please note: this course is now on waiting list for September 2025 entry. You can apply, and if suitable for the course, you may be placed on a waiting list, however, please note that this is no guarantee of a space on the course.

This course will help you develop the basic technical skills that meet employment needs in the Motor Vehicle Industry. It will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills which are required by service technicians working on Light Vehicles of all types in garages, dealerships and maintenance depots.

The programme also includes studying Maths and English towards GCSE grade 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C) if you do not already have these grades.

  • Health and safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
  • Job roles in the Automotive Environment
  • Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
  • Routine light vehicle maintenance
  • Light vehicle engine mechanical, lubrication and cooling system
  • Light vehicle fuel, ignition, air and exhaust system
  • Light vehicle engine units and components
  • Light vehicle electrical system
  • Light vehicle chassis system
  • Light vehicle transmission and driveline system
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1 year
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Entry Requirements

How much will this course cost me?

Aged 16-18

Free.

Aged 19+

There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

Financial Support (all ages)

You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.

Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:

If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.

If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.

No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.

Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.

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