Motor Vehicle & Automotive Technology

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Careers in Motor Vehicle and Automotive Technology

Gear yourself up for a career in the Motor Vehicle sector. If you are a good problem solver with great customer service skills, then this could be the career for you.

The automotive industry influences everyone and helps to keep the world moving. The UK is also driving towards net zero and the motor industry is a major player in the UK’s green energy sector as the country sets out to electrify transport.

Careers: ❱ Motor Vehicle Technician ❱ Light and Heavy Vehicle Technicians ❱ Breakdown Engineer ❱ Vehicle Tester ❱ Automotive Technicians ❱ Diagnostic Technicians ❱ Mechanical, Electrical & Trim Technicians

ability

Vehicle Technicians and Electricians Average salary - £25,391

Vehicle Body Builders and Repairers Average salary - £23,124

Garage Managers and Proprietors Average salary - £31,019

Motorsport Engineer Average salary - £35,496

Over 570,000 people are employed in the UK Retail Automotive Industry!

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Studying with us

Our workshops have been designed and equipped by industry specialists to provide you with an excellent learning environment. You will learn how engines are put together and how to use computer diagnostic software. You will gain practical skills on a wide variety of vehicles using up-to-date equipment and diagnostic tools and develop your theoretical knowledge using custom-built training rigs and interactive resources.

We also take pride in giving our students opportunities to further their knowledge and experience with our amazing industry connections!

Did you know?

The Automotive Industry covers every role from a vehicle leaving the production line to the moment it gets scrapped.

Salaries range from around £6k per annum as an Apprentice to over £100k + per annum as a Dealer Principal.

Top Employers

Student profile Daisy

Daisy Cranshaw Motor Vehicle Level 2 Previous school: Egglescliffe School

“I’ve always wanted to work in the automotive industry and Middlesbrough College offers an amazing range of Motor Vehicle courses. My ultimate career dream is to work in Formula 1!

The College has been incredibly supportive. I was fortunate to be offered a work placement as part of my course and I have really enjoyed improving my knowledge on engines and motor vehicles whilst on work placement at Mercedes Benz. My skillset has expanded and I’ve also enjoyed the experience of a real working environment. This work placement has been an amazing addition to my CV!”

Vocational Motor Vehicle courses

Level Course title How will I be assessed

EL3 Introduction to Automotive Maintenance and Repair You will be assessed through online tests, workshop activities and set assignments. 1 year

L1 Automotive Maintenance You will be assessed through online tests, workshop activities and set assignments. 1 year

L2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair You will be assessed through online tests, workshop activities and set assignments.

L2 Vehicle Fitting Principles

L3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

L3 Vehicle Accident Repair in Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Principles You will be assessed through written assignments and there will also be a computer-based multi choice exam and written test during the year to cover the units studied.

You will also be required to build a portfolio of evidence from workshop practical activities carried out in College. 1 year

The assessments for this qualification have a practical focus and combine various assessment styles/methodologies in order to suit the subject and levels of units contained within it.

Assessment methods include practical assignments, written assignments and online tests. 1 year

You will be assessed through practical tasks, online testing and written assignments (coursework). 1 year

Duration

1 year

❱❱ Check out the full course info and entry requirements online by scanning the QR code.

Higher Education courses

❱❱ Automotive Engineering ❱❱ Motorsports Engineering ❱❱ Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Design

Progress to Uni

Example of where our students go