C&G Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

The Level 3 is a Technical Level Qualification for students wishing to specialise in the automotive sector as a motor vehicle diagnostic technician. Learners studying this qualification will receive specialist knowledge and skills, enabling them to go into employment or an advanced apprenticeship in vehicle maintenance and repair or progression to a higher education course. It will be taught by an Audi master technician and an experienced motor sport technician with more than 45 combined years of experience. The programme will consist of all aspects of diagnostic and rectification of vehicle systems.

Include

• Diagnosis and rectification of vehicle mechanical and electrical faults on all vehicle systems.

• Routine vehicle maintenance

• Removal and replacement of vehicle units

• Hybrid systems

• Air condition

• Satellite navigation and ICE

• Armed Forces Mechanic
• Automotive Engineer / Manufacturer
• Breakdown Recovery Technician
• Car Salesperson
• Garage Mechanic
• Motorsport Engineer
• MOT Tester
• Tyre and Exhaust Fitter
• Windscreen Fitter

... and so much more!

This qualification will prepare you to become a light vehicle service technician and work at an independent garage, a large manufacturer or even in your own business. These skills will ensure your capability to work with minimum supervision, have a good record of safety and fault correction, and that your work meets the required standard. It will also prepare them to become a MOT tester.

Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Maintanence and Repair.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

Online multiple choice tests and practical assessments in the vehicle workshop.

September 2025

1 Year, Full Time.

50% of the program delivered in a classroom environment. 50% in the workshop. Students will be required to carry out independent learning using IT resources made available to them.

This full time study programme courses may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.