Level 2 Diploma Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Applications open - Monday 2 November 2026

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 Broadstairs College.

Application Limits - 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. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Turn your love of cars into a rewarding career. When you join us your skills as a mechanic will grow as you learn in our impressive purpose-built automotive garage. This course will introduce you to all the basics, from routine vehicle inspection, to fitting, maintenance, and diagnostics. You will build the skills and confidence to independently diagnose and rectify common automotive issues. This course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade in English and Maths. If you have not yet achieved this grade you will need to complete the course over two years. This provides you with additional time to achieve a Level 2 in English and/or Maths, with additional trips, activities, employer engagement opportunities.

On this course, you’ll explore what a future career in the automotive sector could look like. From diagnosing faults and fixing common mechanical issues to understanding new electrical vehicle technologies, you’ll build the skills and confidence employers value. This practical course is designed to prepare you for a professional automotive environment. You’ll train in our purpose-built garage, working on real cars using professional-grade tools and equipment, such as vehicle lifts, Snap-On and Milwaukee tools and OBD scanners. You’ll be supported throughout the course by expert tutors, who have previously worked in the industry. They will guide you through both the theory and practical elements of the programme. You’ll learn how to safely operate required machinery, how newer electric and hybrid vehicles work, and you will develop your mechanical skills using various hand and electric tools. During the course, you’ll study key modules including: • 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 Alongside your studies, you’ll complete a tailored work experience placement with a leading industry specialist. Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officers will support you to find a placement that matches your interests and career goals.

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

To join this programme, you'll need the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, ideally including English and maths. This course is suitable for students who have achieved a 4/C grade in English and Maths. If you have not yet achieved this grade you will need to complete the course over two years. This provides you with additional time to achieve a Level 2 in English and/or Maths, with additional trips, activities, employer engagement opportunities.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong foundation as a mechanic. You can finish with a Level 2 qualification and get a skilled job or an apprenticeship however, this programme is designed to help you move toward a Level 3 qualification, which can lead to advanced jobs or apprenticeships. Many of our learners progressed on to Level 3 Motor Vehicle qualifications and are now working within the Automotive industry. Our learner Seianna commented: "I'm doing Level 3 because I find cars very interesting and want to work in the trade. The staff help us a lot and being in the workshop gives us great experience ready to become mechanics."