Motor Vehicle
Level 1

Introduction to Car Maintenance Award

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Classroom Aims
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
Duration:
8 Weeks
Campus:
EP Campus, Crewe Campus

The Course

Develop the confidence and practical skills to take care of your vehicle with this six-week introductory course. Designed for adults with little or no previous experience, the course covers the fundamentals of vehicle maintenance and provides hands-on experience in a practical workshop environment.

Topics include:

  • Oil changes
  • Checking and maintaining fluid levels
  • Tyre maintenance and rotation
  • Braking system inspections
  • Brake pad replacement
  • Battery maintenance
  • Jump-starting a vehicle
  • Using vehicle maintenance tools
  • Safe working practices
  • Basic vehicle care

Practical sessions will introduce you to common maintenance tasks that can help keep a vehicle safe and running smoothly. From checking fluids and looking after tyres to inspecting brakes and maintaining a battery, the course provides an opportunity to become more familiar with how your vehicle works.

You will also learn how to select and use the appropriate tools for different maintenance tasks, with a focus on working safely and confidently.

The course is certificated by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and is ideal if you want to become more confident maintaining your own vehicle, potentially reduce maintenance costs or explore a future career in the motor vehicle industry.

After completing the course, you could continue developing your skills through the Next Steps in Car Maintenance or Skills in Car Maintenance programmes, with opportunities to progress towards the Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance course.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Students can progress on to our Next Steps in Car Maintenance Certificate and Skills in Car Maintenance Diploma programmes. You could then progress to the Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance course, which could be completely free, depending on your cirmcumstances. You could also enrol on one of our other part time courses and/or seek employment in the industry.
£243

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.

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Campus:
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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:
September 8th, 2026
Duration:
Tuesday 5:00pm - 9:00pm 8 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 1
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 17th, 2026
Duration:
Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm 6 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 1

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The Course

Develop the confidence and practical skills to take care of your vehicle with this six-week introductory course. Designed for adults with little or no previous experience, the course covers the fundamentals of vehicle maintenance and provides hands-on experience in a practical workshop environment.

Topics include:

  • Oil changes
  • Checking and maintaining fluid levels
  • Tyre maintenance and rotation
  • Braking system inspections
  • Brake pad replacement
  • Battery maintenance
  • Jump-starting a vehicle
  • Using vehicle maintenance tools
  • Safe working practices
  • Basic vehicle care

Practical sessions will introduce you to common maintenance tasks that can help keep a vehicle safe and running smoothly. From checking fluids and looking after tyres to inspecting brakes and maintaining a battery, the course provides an opportunity to become more familiar with how your vehicle works.

You will also learn how to select and use the appropriate tools for different maintenance tasks, with a focus on working safely and confidently.

The course is certificated by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and is ideal if you want to become more confident maintaining your own vehicle, potentially reduce maintenance costs or explore a future career in the motor vehicle industry.

After completing the course, you could continue developing your skills through the Next Steps in Car Maintenance or Skills in Car Maintenance programmes, with opportunities to progress towards the Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance course.

Develop the confidence and practical skills to take care of your vehicle with this six-week introductory course. Designed for adults with little or no previous experience, the course covers the fundamentals of vehicle maintenance and provides hands-on experience in a practical workshop environment.Topics include: Oil changes Checking and maintaining fluid levels Tyre maintenance and rotation Braking system inspections Brake pad replacement Battery maintenance Jump-starting a vehicle Using vehicle maintenance tools Safe working practices Basic vehicle care Practical sessions will introduce you to common maintenance tasks that can help keep a vehicle safe and running smoothly. From checking fluids and looking after tyres to inspecting brakes and maintaining a battery, the course provides an opportunity to become more familiar with how your vehicle works.You will also learn how to select and use the appropriate tools for different maintenance tasks, with a focus on working safely and confidently.The course is certificated by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and is ideal if you want to become more confident maintaining your own vehicle, potentially reduce maintenance costs or explore a future career in the motor vehicle industry.After completing the course, you could continue developing your skills through the Next Steps in Car Maintenance or Skills in Car Maintenance programmes, with opportunities to progress towards the Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance course.
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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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