• Full Time
  • Level 3

City & Guilds Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Level 3

Applications for full time 2025/26 courses are now closed.

2026/27 applications will open in November 2025.

Subject Area
Automotive
Start date
21 September 2026
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time
Level
3

Course Overview

This is an in-depth Level 3 VRQ Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course.

…You wish to further your capabilities and knowledge
… You have a keen interest in automotive engineering
… You already work in the motor vehicle industry

This course is a technical certificate to enhance your Level 2 knowledge or for those already working within the motor vehicle industry who want to further their knowledge in both diagnostics and repair of vehicle systems, covering engine, chassis and engine management.

You’ll be assessed via internal practical and online assessments. Upon completion, you’ll gain:

  • Level 3 Automotive Engineering
  • Appropriate supporting qualification/s where applicable to tailor the programme content to meet specific needs of the community, learner or industry.
  • Skills Activities
  • Maths and English

Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and successful completion of GCSE Maths and English to C Grade.

Higher Education or an apprenticeship.

Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and successful completion of GCSE Maths and English to C Grade.

You’ll need to purchase appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at an approximate cost of £40.00 and will also need to supply your own stationery.

*See website for full details on the Welsh Baccalaureate.

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NFDI0167AA
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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