Motor Vehicle Diploma

Students

Ideal if: you want to develop a detailed understanding of how vehicles work and gain practical skills in how to repair them.

You’ll learn: mechanical components, vehicle technology, engines and transmissions, and electrical principles.

Expect: trips to trade exhibitions and factories, as well as guest speakers throughout the year.

You’ll love: our purpose-built workshops with industry standard equipment, providing a real garage experience.

This course gives you the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of motor vehicle engineering so that you really understand how a car works and achieve practical skills in our purpose-built motor vehicle workshops.

You will study:

• Mechanical components
• Vehicle technology
• Transmission units
• Workshop methods

If you love cars and enjoy fixing things, this could be a great career for you. Motor vehicle technicians repair and service cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries and coaches. They work on all vehicle mechanics and electrics, from engines and exhaust systems to air-conditioning and security.

There are estimated to be almost 19,000 motor vehicle technicians employed in the South West alone which has increased by more than 30% in the last fifteen years.

To become a qualified motor vehicle technician:

• You will need to have strong practical and good problem-solving skills to find faults.
• You'll need to be able to work quickly and pay attention to detail and have good communication and customer service skills.
• You'll also benefit from the ability to follow written and spoken instructions.
• You should enjoy a reasonable level of fitness.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of vehicle developments, especially new engine types and electronics.
• You'll also need an awareness of health and safety regulations.

Within the industry, average salaries can range between £18,000 and £35,000+ for an average 38-45 hour week. (National Careers Service data 2018).

It is our expectation that all learners have safety wear for the workshops, please Click Here for our preferred supplier.