Automotive Maintenance & Repair Level 3

You are assessed through a combination of practical and theory-based tasks that reflect real workshop expectations and industry standards.

Assessment is carried out throughout the course to ensure you can confidently apply your knowledge and skills.

• Practical workshop assessments – You’ll carry out advanced diagnostic, servicing, and repair tasks on a range of vehicle systems, demonstrating accuracy, safe working practices, and fault-finding competence.
• Online or written knowledge tests – These assess understanding of complex vehicle systems, diagnostics, electrical technology, legislation, and modern repair procedures.
• Portfolio of evidence – You’ll build a comprehensive portfolio containing practical evidence, job sheets, assessor observations, and technical reports to show you have met all required competencies.

Together, these assessment methods ensure you are fully prepared for the demands of working as a skilled automotive technician or progressing to higher-level training.

Your teachers are industry experts with many years of experience working in the automotive sector.

They design your lessons to give you the best practical experience in your chosen area and will include additionalities such as electric and hybrid vehicle awareness to increase your skills and employment opportunities.

As part of your course, you will be given the opportunity to take up a work placement with one of our employer partners to get a taste of the world of work and to further enhance your skills and knowledge.

Over 90% of our learners progress onto the next level or secure apprenticeships with local employers.

You’ll study in our state-of-the-art Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics on Team Valley in Gateshead.

This academy is fully equipped with dedicated vehicle maintenance workshops, body workshop and paint workshop.

You will be required to buy blue overalls and steel toe cap boots, these can be purchased at a discounted rate through the college.

During this course we ensure you develop employability skills and gain relevant experience, this level 3 qualification is designed to prepare students for future employment in the automotive sector giving you the knowledge and skills to progress onto an apprenticeship standard with an employer.