Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) offers practical, hands-on training in maintaining and repairing light vehicles. You’ll gain valuable skills in diagnostics, servicing, and repair, all while earning a salary and working alongside industry professionals.
Available Sessions
We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards, Downpatrick, Lisburn.
Studying the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) offers several key benefits:
- Hands-on experience: you’ll gain practical skills by working directly on light vehicles, learning how to diagnose, repair, and maintain them under real-world conditions
- Industry-relevant training: the apprenticeship provides up-to-date knowledge and techniques, ensuring you’re equipped to handle the latest vehicle technologies and systems
- Earn while you learn: as an apprentice, you can start building your career while earning a salary, all without incurring the cost of traditional tuition fees
- Career opportunities: completing the apprenticeship opens doors to a wide range of roles in the automotive sector, including mechanic, technician, or even the potential to specialize in areas like diagnostics or electric vehicles
- Job security: skilled automotive professionals are always in demand. This apprenticeship provides you with the skills that are needed in the growing automotive repair and maintenance industry
- Progression potential: after completing Level 2, you can continue to Level 3 or specialize in areas like hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance, further advancing your career
If you're passionate about cars and looking to build a practical career in a thriving industry, this apprenticeship is a great place to start!
You will attend college for 7 hours each week, attending your employer for the remainder of the time.
The course is a mix of practical and theory-based learning.
Students will be given the opportunity to enrol on essential skills classes in Literacy and Numeracy depending on their GCSE grades.
You will need to have secured an employer prior to enrolment.
You will need:
- an employer AND
- 5 GCSE's including at least Grade F in English and Maths, however to help you succeed on the course it is preferable if you have a minimum of Grade D in Maths and English.
- to attend for interview and undertake a skills test before entry to the course can be guaranteed
Modules covered during the course of the programme include:
- Health and Safety in the Motor Vehicle Industry
- Motor Vehicle Tools, Equipment and consumable materials
- Wheel and Tyre Construction and Maintenance
- Brake System Operation and Components
- Steering System Operation and Components
- Engine Units and Components
- Chassis Units and Components
- Electrical Units and Components
- Transmission Units and Components
- Practical Motor Vehicle Project
Available Sessions
We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards, Downpatrick, Lisburn.
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Available Sessions
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Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
Y10714DF1A-25/26-FT
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Downpatrick
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01/09/2025
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18 |
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Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
Y10714LF1A-25/26-FT
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Lisburn
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01/09/2025
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18 |
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Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)
Y10714NF1A-25/26-FT
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Newtownards
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01/09/2025
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18 |
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