Automotive Route Level 2 Diploma Full-time
Course Overview
Automotive Route Level 2 Diploma Full-time
If you are passionate about cars and want to turn that interest into a career, our Level 2 Automotive Route course is a great place to start.
You will develop the practical skills and technical knowledge needed to work in the automotive industry, combining hands-on experience in our workshops with classroom learning. You’ll learn how vehicles work, how to inspect and maintain them, and how to use industry-standard tools and equipment safely and confidently.
Throughout the course, you will build your skills in vehicle maintenance, engineering principles, workshop practices and fault finding. You’ll also learn how to interpret technical information and apply maths and science to real automotive situations.
It’s not just about developing your technical skills. You will also strengthen your problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills, helping you become confident and ready for the workplace.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you could progress to a Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance Diploma, move into an apprenticeship or take your first steps towards employment in the automotive and engineering industries.
You will study:
Engineeringenvironment awareness, techniques and principles
Maintenance and safety practices
Maintenance techniques and planning
Located at: Automotive Technology Centre
Course Start: September 2027
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PMTRMVL2
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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The course information on this page was last updated 07 October 2026.
