Automotive Technologies

“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.”

“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.”