Course Overview
This course is now full for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Automotive and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on
This course serves as an excellent starting point for individuals interested in the automotive industry. While the core focus is on light vehicles, students will also gain exposure to body and paint techniques, as well as motorbikes, providing a well-rounded, multi-skilled learning & experience.
What You Will Study
The course includes a mixture of workshop and theory sessions. Students who have yet to achieve a grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English will work towards these qualifications alongside the core curriculum.
Units include:
- Health and Safety
- Steering and Suspension
- Body Repair
- Brakes
- Electrics
- How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through practical tasks in the workshops and completion of portfolio work and end of unit exams.
- Entry Requirements
GCSEs at Grade 9-2 in English and Maths.
- Further Study
On successful completion and with the required English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.