Motor Vehicle
Level 1

Car DIY

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Short Course
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
March 2nd, 2027
Duration:
6 Weeks
Campus:
EP Campus

The Course

Build your confidence in looking after your car with this practical Car DIY course. Whether you’ve recently passed your driving test, want to learn how to maintain your own vehicle or are considering a future in motor vehicle maintenance, this course will introduce you to a range of essential skills.

You’ll learn how to carry out basic vehicle checks, identify potential problems and complete common maintenance tasks. From checking under the bonnet and preparing for an MOT to dealing with a flat tyre, checking your brakes and carrying out basic servicing, you’ll develop practical skills that can help you better understand and maintain your vehicle.

Topics you will study include:

  • Under-bonnet vehicle checks
  • Basic pre-MOT checks
  • Identifying potential vehicle problems
  • Changing a wheel and dealing with a flat tyre
  • Checking brake condition
  • Understanding when brakes may need attention
  • Changing engine oil
  • Changing spark plugs
  • Basic vehicle servicing and maintenance
  • Staying safe when carrying out vehicle checks

The course provides a practical introduction to vehicle maintenance and can also help you explore whether further study or a career in the motor vehicle industry could be right for you.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. This course is for adult students aged 19+.
Workplace opportunities and employment in various sectors. You could also choose to study another short course at Cheshire College.
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The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
March 2nd, 2027
Duration:
Tuesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm 6 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 1

Upcoming Events

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The Course

Build your confidence in looking after your car with this practical Car DIY course. Whether you’ve recently passed your driving test, want to learn how to maintain your own vehicle or are considering a future in motor vehicle maintenance, this course will introduce you to a range of essential skills.

You’ll learn how to carry out basic vehicle checks, identify potential problems and complete common maintenance tasks. From checking under the bonnet and preparing for an MOT to dealing with a flat tyre, checking your brakes and carrying out basic servicing, you’ll develop practical skills that can help you better understand and maintain your vehicle.

Topics you will study include:

  • Under-bonnet vehicle checks
  • Basic pre-MOT checks
  • Identifying potential vehicle problems
  • Changing a wheel and dealing with a flat tyre
  • Checking brake condition
  • Understanding when brakes may need attention
  • Changing engine oil
  • Changing spark plugs
  • Basic vehicle servicing and maintenance
  • Staying safe when carrying out vehicle checks

The course provides a practical introduction to vehicle maintenance and can also help you explore whether further study or a career in the motor vehicle industry could be right for you.

Build your confidence in looking after your car with this practical Car DIY course. Whether you’ve recently passed your driving test, want to learn how to maintain your own vehicle or are considering a future in motor vehicle maintenance, this course will introduce you to a range of essential skills.You’ll learn how to carry out basic vehicle checks, identify potential problems and complete common maintenance tasks. From checking under the bonnet and preparing for an MOT to dealing with a flat tyre, checking your brakes and carrying out basic servicing, you’ll develop practical skills that can help you better understand and maintain your vehicle.Topics you will study include: Under-bonnet vehicle checks Basic pre-MOT checks Identifying potential vehicle problems Changing a wheel and dealing with a flat tyre Checking brake condition Understanding when brakes may need attention Changing engine oil Changing spark plugs Basic vehicle servicing and maintenance Staying safe when carrying out vehicle checks The course provides a practical introduction to vehicle maintenance and can also help you explore whether further study or a career in the motor vehicle industry could be right for you.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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