Adult Course Guide 2026-27

AUTOMOTIVE Whether you’re interested in a traditional vehicle maintenance role, or you’d like to specialise in automotive engineering, there are plenty of career pathways open to you when you enrol on an automotive course - including becoming self-employed and running your own business. IS THIS INDUSTRY FOR YOU? You’re a good problem solver who enjoys a challenge and is fuelled by curiosity. Where others may see obstacles, you see opportunities, and you use your eye for detail and hands-on approach to work through challenges with determination and resilience. You’re interested in vehicles, but more than that, you have a passion for understanding the inner workings of machinery. From tinkering with engines to understanding how to optimise performance, you’re in your element when you’re knee-deep in grease and gears, unraveling the mysteries of automotive technology.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE • Any kind of basic car maintenance experience • Machinery maintenance • Car or bike club membership • Electrical industry jobs • Engineering industry work

CAREER GOALS

“My dream is to become a mechanic, and the facilities and support from lecturers here are helping me massively. I’m gaining hands-on experience, building my confidence, and developing the skills I need for the industry. I love being in this environment and really enjoy working with everyone in automotive.”

Vehicle body repairer: £23,000 - £30,000 Automotive technician: £26,000 - £30,000 Diagnostic technician: £30,000 - £40,000 Service advisor: £30,000 - £40,000 Automotive engineer: £33,000 - £48,000 Workshop manager: £35,000 - £45,000

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