Motor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance NVQ Level 2

Applications open: 13 November 2025 at 4pm

Applications close: 02 April 2026 - applications are now officially closed, but we may still consider late applications

How to apply

Internal students - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://leighacademyminster.applicaa.com/

External students - Apply via KentChoices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - After sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Applications to Leigh Academy Minster’s Post-16 are managed through a system called Admissions+, powered by Applicaa. When using the portal for the first time, you will be prompted to self-register and create a user profile in order to complete the application. You will be required to supply your personal information, current place of education, predicted grades and then select your courses.

Entry Requirements: -

Admission to Level 3 programmes at Leigh Academy Minster is contingent upon strict entry requirements aimed at ensuring a high academic standard. These entry requirements are in place to guarantee that students entering Level 3 programmes are well-prepared and committed to the academic challenges and rigours associated with higher-level qualifications. Students will require five GCSEs at a grade 5 and above.

Prospective students are expected to have demonstrated a strong foundation in relevant Level 2 qualifications. All programmes have an entry threshold of at least a GCSE grade 5 or an equivalent qualification. Students wishing to study science and/or mathematics require a minimum GCSE grade 6 or higher. All students are expected to have achieved a Good or Strong Pass in English and mathematics.

All courses will run dependent on student numbers. Further information on each subject and its entry requirements can be found on the academy’s Post-16 Admissions platform.

See our website for more details - Leigh Academy Minster Website

View our Post 16 Booklet - here

A one year course which will be of particular interest to those whose eventual aim is to become a mechanic.PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN ENGINEERING COURSE WITH ADDITIONAL MECHANICAL ELEMENTS.

No entry requirement

The course offers you a specialist work-based qualification to support a career in the motoring industry or to progress onto further education to study an NVQ level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or related subjects such as Roadside Recovery and Repair .With further training, you could continue to develop your career in the motoring industry by working as a trained Mechanic, Breakdown Recovery Assistant or you could go onto working within car manufacturing or car sales.The course is work based which means you can earn and learn at the same time whilst developing the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers in the motoring industry are looking for.