Automotive

The automotive industry revolves around the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of motor vehicles, primarily cars. It plays a vital role in global economies, shaping transportation systems and mobility solutions. The industry includes various sectors, from vehicle production and parts manufacturing to sales and after-market services.

Automotive technology has advanced significantly, with innovations in electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, safety systems, and fuel efficiency. As a field, it blends engineering, design, and technology, driving forward both personal mobility and broader transportation infrastructure.

Available to study at levels 1, 2, and 3, with a T Level also available (see the progression section for more details).

There are many elements to automotive and depending on the level of course that you start with us you can look forward to studying many of these topics during your time with us including:

• Service and repair of automotive vehicles
• Vehicle technologies
• Workshop practice
• Removal and replacement of components
• Vehicle servicing and repair
• Vehicle technology
• Workshop practical
• Engineering and manufacturing principals
• Materials and their properties
• Health and Safety regulations
• Quality assurance, control, and improvement.
• Maintenance, installation, and repair requirements
• Fault detection and diagnosis
• Isolation and resolution methods
• Communication for maintenance, installation, and repair activities
• Light and electric vehicles
• Diagnose and rectify light vehicle engine and component faults
• Diagnose and rectify light vehicle chassis system faults
• Diagnose and rectify auxiliary equipment electrical faults
• Diagnose and rectify light vehicle transmission and driveline system faults

You are assessed by a variety of methods including: • Practical observations • Oral questioning • Written modular tests. • Production of a portfolio of evidence • Internally and externally set assignments and/or examinations • A period of work experience between 50 and 450 hours depending on the level enrolled onto.

Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required.

The table shows you the areas of automotive and motor sport subjects along with the levels you are likely to study at depending upon your final GCSE grades. Offers will be made based on your indicated grades and the levels available within the progression table.

- No GCSE results for Level 1
- 3x GCSEs at grade 3 including English & Maths for Level 2
- 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for Level 3
- 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for T Level Level 3