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Want to take the next step towards a career in the automotive industry? If you want a practical course to learn routine maintenance and repair techniques, this is for you.
You will also build your automotive skills with work placement opportunities, so you feel confident when you apply for an apprenticeship or entry-level automotive role.
Build the maintenance, inspection, and servicing skills automotive employers want.
Gain real work experience on placement to stand out in the job market.
Learn up-to-date vehicle maintenance skills as well as traditional ones.
Earn a recognised qualification in a sector with many job opportunities.
Progress to an automotive apprenticeship or study a higher-level course.
You must complete the Introduction to Motor Vehicle and Transport Maintenance Level 1 to join this course.
Along with this, you will attend an interview to see if the course is right for you.
You will also need a positive reference from your tutor.
Health and Safety in the Automotive Environment
Customer Service Skills in the Automotive Sector
Routine Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
Routine Engine System Maintenance
Replacing Vehicle Chassis Components
Vehicle Air Conditioning Systems
Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Operation
Hazard Awareness and Safety Precautions
Motor Vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Components
You will learn in the advanced Motor Vehicle workshop at the Somer Valley Campus.
Here, you will experience a realistic automotive space while you learn valuable automotive skills for your first role.
A work placement is part of this course.
This prepares you for a real automotive opportunity and helps you stand out in the job market as an experienced, young technician.
We encourage you to find your own placement and look at the opportunities the college offers.
Assessments are a mix of practical and written because Bath College wants you to meet the current demands in the automotive industry.
You can progress to an automotive apprenticeship after you complete this course to earn a salary while you learn in a real garage.
Or, if you would like to continue studying, you can progress to a higher-level automotive qualification.
The Somer Valley Campus also offers the following extra learning support:
One-to-one learning coaches
Specialist technology, like speech-to-text or text-to-speech software
Accessible learning materials, like braille, large print, or electronic
Study skill workshops to build time management and study skills
Extra time and separate rooms for exams
Communication support, like sign language interpreters
Transition support from school to college or college to work
And, if you have a concern at the college, our friendly Welfare team are here to listen.
Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one chat.
You will need to cover costs for any trips on this course.
But we will notify you at the start of the academic year about any organised trips.
If you need help with travel costs to the college or free college meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk for more details about our bursary.