Overview
Race Technician Course (Level 2)This popular course is a must if you have a serious drive to become a professional race mechanic.
Important Update – Applications Now Closed
Thank you for your interest in studying at the National College for Motorsport. Due to high demand, we have now closed applications for this course, any applications made on or after Friday 14 March 2025 will not be processed. Applications for September 2026 will open later this year.
Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
Duration 1 year
- 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 or equivalent, including English and maths.
- Entry is subject to attendance at an information, advice and guidance session
You need to have considerable passion for motorsport and the desire for a career as a race mechanic.
What qualifications will I gain?
- EAL L2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
- English and maths qualifications if required
How will I be assessed?
Continual assessments of both practical and theory work.
Course content
What will I study?
This study programme includes race car preparation techniques, engine and transmission units, as well as an introduction to motorsport industry working practices. The course also contains a significant practical element within the study programme.
Next steps
Once you have completed the Foundation Race Technician Study Programme you will be invited to progress onto the Race Technician Level 3 study programme. You may also progress onto a Race Technician Apprenticeship during the programme if employment with a race team is secured.
Additional information
This course is based at Silverstone. All students will have to purchase uniforms at an approximate cost of £300 (cost could be subject to change).
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
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- Greater Manchester
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- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
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- West Yorkshire
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
