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Indulge in the world of motor vehicles through hands-on, practical learning in our fully equipped workshops. Our Automotive Technologies courses cover all key aspects of the industry, including mechanical and electronic systems, fault diagnostics, routine maintenance, hybrid and electric vehicle technology, and essential health and safety practices. You'll develop the technical skills and confidence needed to work with a wide range of modern vehicles using industry-standard tools and equipment.

Taught by experienced and highly qualified lecturers with strong connections to both local and national employers, you’ll benefit from expert guidance and real world insights. These valuable industry links also enhance your career prospects, offering opportunities for work experience and progression. Whether you're aiming to enter the automotive industry or progress to higher levels of training, we’ll help you get there.

Students and lecturer inspecting the underside of a vehicle. Lecturer supporting a student to change a car headlight. A student testing tyre pressures on a car. Student using tools on a car engine.

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“The Automotive Technologies workshop at Boston College is really similar to industry – we get to work on real cars, which is great for building up our confidence. To test our knowledge, we are given a car with a fault; we then must find it and fix it. As well as practical skills, we also gain knowledge in health and safety, and how circuits and components work.

As well as studying in the College’s workshop, I had the opportunity to go on work experience for two days, which showed me how to real garage works and how to communicate with customers.”

Benito | Automotive Technologies

“I’m really enjoying the Automotive Technologies course, we started by learning the basics of motor vehicle maintenance and building up from there to more advanced skills. Assessments are both online through submitted assignments and exams as well as practical assessments such as inspection and changing of starter motors and alternators.

When I first came to Boston College, I did not know anyone on the course and I was quite nervous, however I soon made good friends and everyone from the students to staff are easy to get along with. Boston College is a lot more fun than school as it is not always serious but we still get the work done.”

Daniel | Automotive Technologies

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£20,844 Entry Level Salary

£29,810 Average Salary

£44,709 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

  • Positions, secures and repairs external fittings including windows, doors, door handles, catches and roof attachments.
  • Installs and repairs interior fittings including seats, seatbelts and fascia in cars, sinks and special features in caravans and mobile shops.
  • Hammers out dents in bodywork, fills in small depressions or corroded areas in solder, plastic or other filler compound and replaces body panels using hand and power tools.
  • Repairs damage to chassis and engine mountings using hydraulic rams, jacks and jigs.
  • Selects, cuts, shapes and assembles materials to form parts of vehicle underframe, framework and body.
  • Diagnoses job requirements or ascertains work specifications from drawings or instructions.

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