Autocare (IMI) Level 2

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

What You Will Study

The IMI Technical Occupational Entry in Automotive Care Level 2 (Diploma) is a two year course designed to equip you with the core knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to begin a career in the automotive sector. This qualification provides a strong foundation for working as an automotive technician, while also developing the broader transferable skills needed across the wider automotive retail industry.

Throughout the course, you will develop essential competences in health and safety, workplace procedures, customer service, and a wide range of hands-on maintenance and repair tasks. The qualification blends theory with practical assessments to ensure you gain real-world experience and confidence in performing routine vehicle checks, replacing components, and supporting day-to-day workshop operations.

This course is a blended programme combining practical workshop assessments, written theory tasks, and online knowledge tests. You will develop essential skills in health and safety, teamwork, and customer service, alongside hands-on experience completing routine vehicle inspections, maintenance, engine and electrical component replacement, chassis repairs, tyre work, air-conditioning tasks, and more. Online assessments also cover key areas such as legislation, business operations, tools, equipment, and technical automotive operations, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for work in the automotive industry.

You will need to have achieved three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English language and maths.

After completion of this course, you could progress onto an Automotive Level 3 Apprenticeship.

You could progress into various automotive industry roles, including an Automotive Technician/Mechanic, Service Advisor, MOT Tester, or Parts Advisor.