IMI Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma Automotive Maintenance
Key Facts
Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: AFF0011
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Brooksby College, Loughborough College
Code: AFF0011
Please Note: This programme is provisionally full for 26/27.
Applications for September 2027 will open in October
Applications for September 2027 will open in October
For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care
Plan (EHCP).
If you are a school leaver and you have little or no experience of the motor industry then this IMI course will provide you with a solid foundation to progress towards an industry-recognised qualification.
This programme uses a practical approach, with classroom delivery kept to a minimum in order to gain an understanding of motor vehicle technology from a workshop environment. It also provides the Maths, English, and work skills you’ll need to successfully progress into the world of work or further study.
As part of the course, we will provide overalls, safety boots and safety
glasses.
There is a course fee of £50 for all learning materials, including
E-books.
Features and Benefits
This course also offers
- Industry-standard workshops
- Expert teaching staff
- Various trips and visits
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Guest speakers
Course Content
- Basic motor vehicle repair principles
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Team development
- English and Maths
Entry Requirements
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 1/G or above
- Able to show a capability to work at Level 1 and a clear interest in chosen subject
- Demonstrates a commitment to learning
- For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care
Plan (EHCP)
Progression Opportunities
There is the opportunity to progress on to a full Level 2 Diploma course for those that demonstrate advanced diagnostic skills and have suitable references from a previous course.
Students may have the opportunity to study Functional Skills or GCSEs in maths and English.
Other Motor Vehicle courses
More Motor Vehicle courses are available at other LCG Colleges:
Brooksby College
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Loughborough College
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State of the Art Facilities
The College has state-of-the-art working environments for Motor Vehicle, Construction, Electrical Installation and Engineering as well as fantastic facilities for Hair & Beauty and Health & Social Care
Fantastic Opportunities
Specialises in providing high-quality Apprenticeship opportunities for students from across the country
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