Level 2 Traineeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle)

Level 2 Traineeships are ideal for young people who wish to develop and practice the skills required for employment within the motor industry as a mechanic or technician.

P10785

Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

Full-Time

Further Education

Motor Vehicle

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards.

Why Study This Course

This traineeship is ideal for someone who has recently left school and obtained their GCSEs, and wanting to learn and to develop skills to pursue a career in vehicle maintenance and repair.

The programme blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, providing hands-on experience through workshops and real-world projects.

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature, where you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers.

Developing your wider skills as well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:

Citizenship
Working with others
Problem solving and decision making
Self-management
Work professionalism
Digital literacy

Course Overview

The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements within the Direct Entry Traineeship or Introductory Traineeship:

The course will be delivered on campus 22 hours per week and will consist of:

a professional & technical qualification equivalent to a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade C
a Transversal Skills qualification
Level 2 Essential Skills in numeracy and literacy or GCSE Grades A*-C in English and Maths
Work Based Learning
a 2-week induction
professional & technical skills development
an end-point assessment
a vocational placement (curriculum to confirm duration) organised by the College

You will need:

4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade 'D' in maths and grade 'E' in English or equivalent

Applicants that have not obtained the above grades but can demonstrate an equivalent level of experiential learning may also undertake a NI Traineeship through Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy. If you have not obtained the stated entry grades for Maths & English, but your assessment determines that you have the potential to achieve a Level 2 Essential Skill in numeracy and/or literacy over the duration of the NI Traineeship, you may be enrolled as an ‘Introductory’ Trainee, following the same programme as those of the Full NI Traineeship except for Essential Skills.

*Entry criteria may be subject to change.

OCN Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

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

Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to the Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle (Light) under the apprenticeship programme if you secure employment or, alternatively, to further education at Level 3.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Natasha Kennedy

Level 2 Traineeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

We get to work on normal road cars; we’ve learnt how to change tires, balance car wheels, replace and modify electrical components, exhausts, and suspensions.

Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Level 2 Traineeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) Y10785DF1A-25/26-FT	Downpatrick	01/09/2025	20+	More Info
Level 2 Traineeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) Y10785LF1A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	20+	More Info
Level 2 Traineeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Light Vehicle) Y10785NF1A-25/26-FT	Newtownards	01/09/2025	20+	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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