How to become Motor mechanic
You can get into this job through a college course or an apprenticeship.
College
You could take a college course before applying for a trainee motor mechanic role with a garage.
Relevant courses include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
- Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance
- T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
You could specialise in hybrid and electrical vehicles by doing a course like:
- Level 3 Diploma in Auto-Electrical and Mobile Electrical Operations
- Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You could do an advanced motor vehicle service and maintenance technician apprenticeship.
This will usually take 2 to 3 years. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time at a college or training provider.
You could also train as a vehicle mechanic in the British Army.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Career tips
It will help if you are interested in the motor industry and enjoy fixing cars. It can also be useful to have a knowledge of different makes and models.
Further information
You can find out more about working and training as a mechanic from Autocity.