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Overview
This Level 2 qualification focuses specifically on light vehicle maintenance within motor vehicle studies.
If you would prefer to focus on body repair maintenance and technology, please click here to be directed to the relevant course page.
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Entry Requirements
If you are under 19 and you do not already have English & Maths GCSE grades 4-9 or equivalent, you will be required to undertake GCSE or Functional Skills alongside your main qualification. -
Assessment Types
You will be assessed on your practical ability and understanding using a range of tasks set by the awarding body, workshop assessment, a portfolio of evidence and a unit end test. -
Units/Modules
Units of work to achieve are:
- Health & Safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
- Removing and replacing light vehicle body panels and components
- Removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components
- Inspecting light vehicles bodywork and components using prescribed methods
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Benefits/Skills
By undertaking this course, you will be building upon your knowledge of motor vehicles with an understanding of the principles and workings of light vehicles and body repair. -
Careers/Progression
Progression to Level 3 Motor Vehicle studies. Alternatively, you may wish to continue through an Apprenticeship at the end of this course.
Jobs in this sector
Live data from the DoE's LMI API-
Vehicle body builders and repairers
Average Salary£26,000
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Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
Average Salary£29,640
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Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
Average Salary£23,400
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Vehicle valeters and cleaners
Average Salary£20,280
Estimated 13 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Vehicle paint technicians
Average Salary£27,560
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Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters
Average Salary£24,440
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Large goods vehicle drivers
Average Salary£33,280
Estimated 1238 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)
Average Salary£29,120
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Metal working production and maintenance fitters
Average Salary£36,400
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Garage managers and proprietors
Average Salary£37,440
Estimated 746 future jobs in the next 3 years.