Motor Vehicle
Motor Vehicle
STUDYING MOTOR VEHICLES AT WESTON COLLEGE
If you’re driven by a love of cars, vans, trucks and motorcycles, then a career in the automotive industry may be top of your list.
There are 35 million registered motor vehicles in the UK, so career opportunities come thick and fast in every town and city across the country. Not only that, the UK is home to manufacturing giants like Vauxhall and Land Rover, premium worldclass brands such as Jaguar, Aston Martin and Rolls Royce, and a host of Formula One teams.
The retail automotive sector employs over 500,000 people with a turnover of a massive £146 billion per year!
Working in automotive involves manufacturing and maintaining vehicles such as cars, buses, and motorcycles. The sector is fast-changing, as it is required to develop with the latest technology, so students will need to be innovative with their approach to solving mechanical problems.
So whether you’re looking to take up a role with a major manufacturer or start your career at a local garage or national dealership, you’ll have your pick of the best careers by the time you complete your study programme with us.
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We've bundled the best education in the area with career boosted benefits - and are leveraging our contacts as one of the largest Colleges in the country to give you the best possible chance of success.
Weston College works closely with employers from the automotive sector who are always looking for talented and skilled young people to work as mechanics, technicians and fitters.
We work with a range of employer partners and have a number of industry accreditations. These are all important factors in ensuring your study programme with us makes you job-ready. These include: Carbase, Halfords, Institute of the Motor Industry, ADT, Howards Motor Group, Mill Auto and more ...
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Jump start your journey into the automotive industry and develop the skills employers are looking for. Taught by expert staff in our state-of-the-art workshops, which include dedicated Hybrid and Electric Vehicle facilities – this course gives you the perfect foundation to progress into a career as a mechanic, technician, or specialist in th...
Click HereKickstart your career in the automotive industry with the Autocare Technician Apprenticeship. This programme is designed to give you hands-on experience and the technical knowledge required to succeed in vehicle maintenance and repair. You’ll work in real automotive environments, learning from experienced professionals while gaining an indus...
Click HereStart your journey in the automotive industry with the Motor Vehicle IMI Certificate, a one-year practical course designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level roles in vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostics. This course is perfect if you love working with vehicles and want hands-on experience in a modern wor...
Click HereAccelerate your journey into the automotive industry with the Level 2 Motor Vehicle IMI Diploma, designed to give you the practical skills and technical knowledge needed for a career as a vehicle technician. Over one year, you will gain hands-on experience in modern workshops, including facilities for hybrid and electric vehicles, and learn th...
Click HereMotor Vehicle Service and Maintenance, Apprenticeship
The Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprenticeship is the perfect way to kick start your career in the automotive industry. This programme is ideal for anyone passionate about vehicles, combining hands-on experience with industry-recognised qualifications to give you the skills and knowledge employers value. You’ll gain practical exper...
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THE FACILITIES
The South West Skills Campus offers a state-of-the-art automotive training centre with facilities including:
- Three large industry-standard training garages
- MOT testing centre
- Extensive fleet of high-quality training vehicles including BMWs, Mercedes and Jaguars
- Green car technologies including our own electric vehicle
- Dedicated motorsport environment
- IMI-approved centre
- Virtual reality training
- E-learning suites.
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<p>Weston College has been named as the Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Provider of the Year for the third year in a row.</p>
<p>The awards were virtual this year, and were hosted by BBC personality, Ali Vowles. There were winners from across the region, as the hard work of apprentices, employers and training providers were recognised.</p>
<p>Weston College learners picked up prestigious awards too, with Harvey Castree (Outstanding Apprentice of the Year (Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy & Electrical) and Danny Gould-Dyer (Outstanding Apprentice of the Year (Health, Wellbeing, Care & Education) winning their categories.</p>
<p>The highlight of the evening was the Bristol & Bath Apprentice of the Year award which went to Harvey, for his fantastic work with his employer, GKN Aerospace.</p>
<p>This is further success for the Weston College Apprenticeship Team, with Leadership and Management apprentice, Dan Green, recently winning the Gloucestershire Apprentice of the Year.</p>
<p>The College delivers a range of apprenticeships from Level 2 to degree-level and works with many high-profile employers in the Bristol and Bath area, including the Ministry of Defence and GKN Aerospace and Royal United Hospitals Bath.</p>
<p>Dr Paul Phillips CBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College Group, said: “I am delighted that we have managed to win this award for the third year in a row, it really does showcase the amazing work that goes on in this College on a daily basis.</p>
<p>“Our team are once again bucking the national trend, creating new opportunities for our learners. Our apprentices are also having huge impacts on their businesses, and it is fantastic to see.</p>
<p>“I’m also delighted for our learners, as we had six apprentices make the finals, with both Harvey and Danny coming out victorious. Our learners show such a fantastic attitude to their studies and I am thrilled to see them performing so well in such a difficult period.”</p>
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