IMI Level 3 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Key Facts
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: AFH0061
Start Date: September 2026
Awarding Body: IMI Awards Ltd
Location: Brooksby College, Loughborough College
Code: AFH0061
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
This qualification covers the technical needs of today’s motor vehicle repair industry, working on all types of light vehicles. It’s ideal for anyone looking to be a vehicle technician or MOT tester. Challenge yourself in a practical working environment.
Covering all light vehicle technologies at an advanced level, learners will be expected to carry out practical diagnostic fault-finding tasks. As a practical-based course, it provides the essential knowledge to be a service technician working on cars and vans in all types of garages, dealerships, and maintenance depots.
There are also opportunities to undertake air-conditioning manual handling certification and potential to upskill to be able to work on EV and hybrid vehicles, to further enhance your employability.
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
- Guest speakers
Course Content
- Light vehicle diagnosis and repair principles of engine systems
- Braking systems
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Transmission
- Electrical systems
- Work experience
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C including maths and English Language.
And
Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and a satisfactory reference.
Progression Opportunities
Upon completion of this course, you can progress on to further study or enter into employment in the automotive industry as, for example, a vehicle technician or MOT tester.
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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