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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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Level 1

Motor Vehicle, IMI Diploma

1 Year
Sep 2023
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This qualification is perfect for you if you’re a school leaver (16-19), looking for a way to break into the motor industry. Offering a general introduction, this predominantly practical approach is ideal for developing new skills and teaching the behaviours and attitudes. It also encourages progressing onto further qualifications to a level...

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Level 2

Autocare Technician, Apprenticeship

2 Months
Aug 2023
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
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Earn while you learn, and enter the Motor Vehicle industry, by becoming an Autocare Technician. Our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. An Autocare technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car-derived vans and light goods vehicles, working in an auto-care or ‘fast-fit’ centre. This role requires...

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Level 2

Autocare Technician, Apprenticeship

2 Months
Aug 2023
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
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Earn while you learn, and enter the Motor Vehicle industry, by becoming an Autocare Technician. Our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. An Autocare technician carries out a range of services and repairs to cars, car-derived vans and light goods vehicles, working in an auto-care or ‘fast-fit’ centre. This role requires...

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Level 2

Motor Vehicle, IMI Diploma

1 Year
Sep 2023
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
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This course is for school leavers (16-19s) and will teach the automotive enthusiasts, keen to get a head start in the industry. This course is highly practical, so is perfect for gaining the knowledge and skills needed to achieve a career in the industry. Though motor vehicle technicians may focus on one type of vehicle, they are expected to...

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Level 3

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician, Apprenticeship

2 Months
Aug 2023
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
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This apprenticeship will extend your on-the-job training and further develop your vehicle maintenance skills to an advanced level. Our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16, and give you a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn. You will be employed by a garage or dealership and work alongside an experienced tradesper...

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Level 3

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician, Apprenticeship

2 Months
Aug 2023
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
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This apprenticeship will extend your on-the-job training and further develop your vehicle maintenance skills to an advanced level. Our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16, and give you a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn. You will be employed by a garage or dealership and work alongside an experienced tradesper...

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Level 3

Motor Vehicle, IMI Diploma

1 Year
Sep 2023
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
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This study programme is for school leavers (16-19s), and will provide you with the opportunity to carry out an in-depth study of vehicle systems and explore the automotive industry. The course is highly practical and engaging to motivate and support learners, as well as gaining key knowledge and skills for achieving a career in the field. Th...

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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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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

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Michaela
"I’ve found some of the subject a little difficult to graft straight away but overall I found it fun and I really enjoyed learning more in-depth"
Studied:

Advanced Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle

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MEET THE TEAM

Alasdair
Alasdair
What inspires me the most about working in education is seeing each individual learner achieve to the best of their ability and see them become the best they can be throughout their journey at Weston College.
Professional Vocational Lecturer
Iain
Iain
My favourite part of working at the College is passing on my years of knowledge to the learners. The courses are so engaging and offer real life experience to the students. 

Technician/ Commercial Lecturer

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