Motor Vehicle
Level 1 - Introduction to Car Maintenance Award
- Academic Year: 24/25
- Adult
- Crewe Campus



How to apply

The Course
Master vehicle maintenance!
Take control of your car’s care with confidence. Invest in our 6-week course, which is tailored for adults who want to learn the fundamentals of basic vehicle maintenance. No prior knowledge is required – just a desire to keep your car running smoothly for years to come. You can gain access into the trade or progress on to our Next Steps in Car Maintenance and Skills in Car Maintenance programmes and then the Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance course!
Our experienced instructors will provide hands-on training, ensuring you leave with a solid understanding of the ins and outs of vehicle maintenance. Here’s what you can expect to learn:
- The ins and outs of oil changes and fluid level checks
- Tire maintenance and rotation techniques that keep you rolling safely
- Braking system inspection and pad replacement made simple
- Battery maintenance and jump-starting tricks of the trade
- How to use all the right tools for the job and do it safely
- And much, much more!
Certificated by the IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry), our course is designed specifically for adults who want to save money on maintenance costs, or who simply want to become more self-sufficient. So why wait? Sign up now and take the first step toward becoming a vehicle maintenance pro!
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.