IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

This study programme is designed to help you move quickly toward advanced jobs, higher education, or apprenticeship opportunities if you know what you want to do next and meet the entry requirements needed for success.

Achieving a Level 3 qualification will improve your future earning potential and career choices. It also allows you to progress to Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeships, and Degree Apprenticeships. These can lead to roles like advanced technician or skilled supervisor at Level 3, and eventually to management or professional status as you continue your studies.

To study at Level 3, including all T Level and A Level programmes, you will need an average entry score of 5.0 from your best 6 GCSE subjects, ideally including English and Maths.

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

By the end of the course, you will be a skilled, competent mechanic.

You will have the option to enter higher education, seek out a high-level apprenticeship, or find employment in the sector.

Many of our learners are now thriving whilst working within the Automotive industry.

There are no fees for this course if you are under 18.

If you are aged 19 or above, please contact us for more information about fees
and funding.

On this course, you’ll work with industry experts on various projects. You’ll also visit local automotive businesses to gain hands-on experience with the newest technologies. Our links with top garages in the area mean that you will understand the demands of the industry and can develop the skills you need thrive after College.

Every year, Engineering students have the unique opportunity to design and build their own go-karts to race in our annual soap box derby against other EKC Colleges. This activity helps you develops teamwork, technical problem-solving, and project management skills – it is also a very enjoyable, competitive day!

On our course, you’ll be encouraged to join a range of skills competitions to help showcase your talents and enhance soft skills such as time management. This includes KFE4Skills, where you’ll challenge students from across all the Colleges in East Kent.

Previous finals have taken place in our workshops, with learners challenged to diagnose problems, fix them against the clock and communicate updates at various stages of the competition.

English and Maths are an important part of the course. If you do not yet have a grade 4/C in GCSE English or Maths, you should seek advice from our careers team about your options.