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Motor Vehicle

If you’re interested in a career in the motor industry and would like an unbeatable experience – read on!

We are the region’s most established provider of automotive training, with courses approved by the motor industry body: the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Our workshops are fully equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and technology, to ensure our students have the most up-to-date industry knowledge, and hands-on experience with the kit used by motor industry professionals. 

Our wide range of cars, bikes and engine-based projects will allow you to gain experience working on different types of vehicles. This will help you to prepare for your future career, by developing your awareness of working in a typically varied automotive environment. 

Depending on the course level, you will learn all about engines, chassis, electrical systems, suspension, gearboxes, and all the other elements needed to become a vehicle technician. We have multiple diagnostic systems in use, online simulation packages to enhance your learning experience and the tools for every job. You’ll also have the chance to learn about customer service and the importance of good communication skills, working individually and as part of a team. 

We are also proud to offer a range of qualifications, from Level 1 to Level 3 that include the servicing and repair of electric and hybrid vehicles. These new skills and levels of technical knowledge are already opening up more job opportunities for our students, with demand expected to continue to increase in the future.

You can download a course or apprenticeship guide here.

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Automotive Maintenance - Motorcycle (Level 1 IMI Diploma) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you’re bike-mad and want to get a real qualification with real career prospects. You’ll get the technical knowledge needed in today’s motorcycle repair industry.

Automotive Technology (Level 1) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you’re interested in cars and are wanting to take your first step into the motor industry.

Hydrogen Vehicle Awareness (IMI Level 1 Award) - Part-time

This course is perfect for anyone who may come in contact with a hydrogen vehicle including managers, valeters, parts advisors, event staff, vehicle recovery personnel, and hydrogen vehicle drivers.

IMI Automotive Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas) Accreditation

This Defra-approved qualification offers a single unit solution for experienced automotive Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC) technicians.

IMI Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components (Level 4)

This course is perfect if you want to learn the diagnosis, testing and repair of electric vehicles and components.

IMI Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (Level 3)

This course is perfect if you want to be able to carry out a risk assessment on high voltage systems prior to working on them, as well as minimising the risk of injury to persons in contact with high voltage…

IMI MET Technician Accreditation

This qualification is perfect if your job role involves the repair of vehicles typically involved in accidents or similar incident circumstances.

IMI Paint Technician Accreditation

This qualification is perfect if your job role involves the repair of vehicles typically involved in accidents or similar incident circumstances.

IMI Panel Technician Accreditation

This qualification is perfect if your job role involves the repair of vehicles typically involved in accidents or similar incident circumstances.

IMI Vehicle Damage Assessor Accreditation

This qualification is perfect if your job role involves the repair of vehicles typically involved in accidents or similar incident circumstances.

Introduction to Vehicle Technology (Entry 3 College Certificate) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you love cars and want to get a good basic grounding in the skills needed by today’s motor vehicle repair industry.

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles - Fast Track (Level 2 IMI Diploma) (16-18)- Full-time

This course is perfect if you’re aged 16-18 and looking to use your sound academic ability to fast track your skills and knowledge of car maintenance and repair further. Our Level 2 Fast Track is a great way to help…

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 2 IMI Certificate) (19+) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you’re aged 19 or over and looking to take your skills and knowledge of car maintenance and repair further.

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 2 IMI Diploma) (16-18) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you’re aged 16-18 and looking to take your skills and knowledge of car maintenance and repair further.

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you’re serious about a career in the motor industry and want to take your professional automotive skills to the next level.

Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 2 IMI Certificate) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you’d like a career as a motorcycle technician. We’ll help you build on your existing knowledge and learn more complex techniques.

Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 3 IMI Diploma) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you want to build on your existing knowledge of motorcycle maintenance and repair and, most importantly, get you ready for that dream job

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