Level 2 Automotive (Adult PT Evening)

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Dover College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College
• EKC Canterbury College
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Explore the theoretical and practical skills needed to pursue a career in the automotive industry. This course will introduce students to routine vehicle inspection, fitting, maintenance, diagnostic and rectification activities.

You will gain a broad knowledge and understanding of routine maintenance and repair activities in a workshop environment.

Throughout the course you will cover:

• Health and safety in the workplace
• Basic tool skills and maintenance
• Customer service within the industry
• Engine lubrication, cooling and fuel systems
• Chassis systems (brakes, steering and suspension)
• Electric engines
• Body electrical systems
• Hybrid vehicles
• Engine training rigs

All training and assessment are carried out by automotive industry trained and certified practitioners.

You will learn through practical lessons in the workshops. Assessment will be through practical observations, written work and exams.

On successful completion you will have the option to progress onto a higher level of study. Alternatively, you could seek employment within the industry.