The course is made up Four skill units and five theory units. All nine units will have to be completed to achieve the qualification.
City & Guilds unit number Unit title GLH
Mandatory
001 Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment 60
004 Skils in Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices in the Automotive Environment 40
051 Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment 30
054 Knowledge of Materials, Fabrication, Tools and Measuring Devices Used in the Automotive 40
Environment
City & Guilds unit number Unit title GLH
101 Skills in Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance 20
151 Knowledge of Routine Light Vehicle Maintenance 20
About the course.
Step into the fast-moving world of automotive technology with our Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course — perfect for switched-on individuals who want a hands-on, high-skill career in a growing, well-paid industry. Whether you're looking for your first step into the sector or aiming to retrain for a more exciting and practical profession, this qualification opens the door to a wide range of automotive and engineering career pathways.
What Makes This Course Exciting?
You won’t just learn how vehicles work — you’ll understand why they work, and how to diagnose, maintain, and repair them like a true professional. Your skills will be highly transferable, giving you access to roles across vehicle servicing, diagnostics, motorsport, electric vehicle technology, and more.
How the Course Runs
This programme runs from September to June across 35 weeks, designed to fit around work and personal commitments while giving you a fully immersive learning experience.
You will attend two consecutive evenings per week from 5:30pm–8:30pm, covering:
Practical Workshop Night
Learn real industry skills inside our fully equipped, industry-standard automotive workshop. You’ll use professional tools and equipment while developing core mechanical skills.
Full PPE is required (not supplied).
Classroom Theory Night
A structured and engaging session delivered in mechanically themed classrooms, where you’ll build the knowledge behind the practical skills.
Online Blended Learning (Mandatory)
On a third night of your choosing, you will complete 3 hours of guided online study at home. Your tutor will set weekly tasks via Microsoft Teams, using the City & Guilds SmartScreen digital learning platform. This flexible online work aligns directly with the units covered on campus.
In total, this course requires 9 hours of study per week, and a minimum attendance of 90% to be eligible for certification.