This course will help you to develop the skills you need to work in today’s motor vehicle repair industry as a mechanical technician.
As a mechanical technician, your duties could include:
In additon to the core content of this course, you ‘ll also learn about electric and hybrid vehicles and air conditioning, giving you extra skills to add to your CV, making you more desirable to prospective employers.
The course content also forms part of the Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship, meaning if you were to progress to an apprenticeship you’ll already have studied a year’s worth of content, making you ahead of the game compared to other candidates.
You will be training in our fantastic training workshops fully equipped with industry standard resources. This is a hands-on course with a focus on practical activities and we maximise the amount of time you will spend in our state-of-the-art workshops.
Core modules will include:
Specialist modules will include:
The units covered directly link to the current apprenticeship standards to providing students with the knowledge and skills required to progress and be a successful contributor to an employer’s business.You will also attend English and maths sessions and have the opportunity to improve your GCSE grades and gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and other skills associated with working in a garage giving you every opportunity to progress you career within automotive.
You will be assessed via observation of practical activity, supported by verbal questioning and the completion of a practical assessment workbook which will contain a variety of practical tasks and knowledge based questions to cover all learning modules.
You will also undertake written assignments and online multiple choice tests which will be graded as pass, merit or distinction.
There will be an additional cost of £26.50 for safety boots and coveralls.
You will study in our state-of-the-art Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics on Team Valley in Gateshead.
This academy is fully equipped with dedicated vehicle maintenance workshops, EV and hybrid car training rigs and diagnostic equipment, VR spray equipment, diagnostic equipment for petrol, diesel, bus and coaches, body shop, two spray painting booths, welding facilities and a rolling road as well as social spaces and a café.
Throughout this course we’ll make sure you develop the skills and knowledge employers in the automotive industry are looking for. If you aim to progress to an apprenticeship, we’ll help you to look for a vacancy and support you through the interview process.
You must have an appropriate Level 2 automotive qualification or have the required knowledge relevant experience on the automotive sector. A passion for motor vehicle would be advantageous and a good level of English and maths would be beneficial.
Your teachers are industry experts with many years of experience working in the automotive sector.
They design your lessons to give you the best practical experience in your chosen area and will include additionalities such as electric and hybrid vehicle awareness to increase your skills and employment opportunities.
As part of your course you will be given the opportunity to take up a work placement with one of our employer partners to get a taste of the world of work and to further enhance your skills and knowledge.
Partners include some of the best known businesses in our region such as:
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.