I was always interested in cars and rallying in particular, but when I my car broke down a few times and I wasn’t able to fix it myself, I started to consider learning about the mechanical side of things. South West College was the best place for me to do that.

Automotive Courses

Progression

Level Options Course Options
Level 1/2 Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs) Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance

Level 2 Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence

Level 2 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 2 Plant or Machinery Maintenance

Level 2 Work-Based Land-Based Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Level 3 Work-Based Land-Based Engineering

IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
Level 3 Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University) BPW Axle and Suspension Service and Maintenance 2 Day Training Course
Level 4 Higher Education courses accredited by City & Guilds Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Automotive Diagnostic Techniques
Level 5/6 Degree courses accredited by IMIAL Level 5 Diploma in Automotive Management