Car Maintenance – Improvers

• This course is FREE for most students.
• £30 membership fee applies to all students.
• The course fee listed is the maximum you could pay.
• No payment is required when you apply. After submitting your application, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your eligibility for free or discounted fees and guide you through the next steps.
• You might be surprised at how many ways you can qualify for funding. Check your eligibility here.
• After you apply, we’ll send you an invitation to complete your enrolment if places are available on the course. Please note that your place is not confirmed until you have enrolled and paid the membership fee.

Car Maintenance: Beginner or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

This Adult Skills Intermediate Car Maintenance course is designed specifically for learners who have already completed the General (Beginners) Car Maintenance programme and are ready to deepen their practical automotive skills. Building on the foundational knowledge gained at beginner level, this course offers more advanced, hands-on training within a fully equipped workshop on campus.

Led by experienced motor-trade professionals, the course provides real-world insight and further develops your confidence in working with vehicle systems. Learners will carry out a wider range of intermediate maintenance tasks using dedicated workshop vehicles, with the option to work on their own car to strengthen understanding and apply skills directly to real-life situations.

As part of the Adult Skills progression pathway, this intermediate course prepares you for further advancement in automotive learning. Possible progression routes include accredited vocational pathways in automotive technology.

• Induction/course outline
• Health and Safety working practices        
• Risk assessments 
• Engine – Lubrication, Ignition, Cooling, Fueling, and more 
• Transmission – Clutch, Gearbox, Final Drive 
• Wheels & Tyres – Steering, Brakes, Suspension 
• Electrical Systems – Lighting and other circuits 
• Pre-MOT Checks – Ensuring roadworthiness before inspection