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    Motor Vehicle

    Do you have a passion for motor vehicles? Are you eager to pursue a career working with cars?

    Through our purpose-built Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre, you will receive instruction from tutors who have real industry experience. Our new centre offers dedicated study spaces for theoretical learning and state-of-the-art equipment for practical hands-on experience. These courses are meticulously crafted to provide you with a dynamic approach that enhances your skills.

    If you envision yourself revitalising vintage cars or working on sports vehicles, these courses serve as the perfect stepping stone into the automotive industry.

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    What can I study?

    Motor Vehicle Repair - Level 1

    Learn the basics of repairing a vehicle with our Level 1 course!

    Length: 1 Year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

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    Motor Vehicle Repair – Level 2

    Gain an understanding of motor vehicle repairs on our Level 2 course!

    Length: 1 Year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

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    Motor Vehicle Repair - Level 3

    Expand on your motor vehicle repair skills and knowledge on our Level 3 course!

    Length: 2 Years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

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    Vehicle Respraying - Level 1

    Get into a unique career of vehicle respraying on our Level 1 course!

    Length: 1 Year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

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    Vehicle Respraying - Level 2

    Gain an understanding of vehicle respraying with our Level 2 course!

    Length: 1 Year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

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    Vehicle Respraying - Level 3

    Hone in on your knowledge and skills on our Level 3 Vehicle Respraying course!

    Length: 2 Years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

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    Meet our Tutors and Students

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    Ryan Pitkin

    Tutor - Motor Vehicle

    I have over ten years of experience teaching and delivering Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair courses. I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training and a TAQA Assessor qualification. I completed my Level 3 Motorsport Maintenance and Repair course whilst working for a private vehicle sales company preparing, repairing and servicing vehicles for the sales team. I then progressed by serving as a Vehicle mechanic for the British Military during the early stages of my teaching career. I have experience delivering Motor Vehicle Level 1, 2 and 3 courses for the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and The City and Guilds. I enjoy seeing learners progress and develop skills to enter the ever-adapting Automotive industry as a mechanic.

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    Adam Clayton

    Head of Department

    When I left school at 16, I started an apprenticeship in Electrical Installation at West Bromwich College. After many years in the electrical trade, working for my Dad and also a stint as a self-employed person, I decided to take up an offer of a job in education. Working as a tutor and passing on my skills and knowledge became my passion. I found much pleasure and joy in teaching the next generation of electricians.

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    Adam Griffin

    Curriculum Manager

    As a dedicated Site Manager, I oversee the centre's daily operations and support learners in their journey toward achieving their qualifications. My responsibilities include managing four departments: Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Respraying, Bricklaying, and Property Maintenance Operations, offering qualifications ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, as well as apprenticeship programs in these areas. With a background as a fully qualified motor mechanic and vehicle respraying tutor for eight years, I bring hands-on expertise to my role in management.

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    What can I do with a qualification in Motor Vehicle?

    Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians Vehicle Body Builders and Repairers

    Daily tasks:

    • Repairs and services air conditioning, heating and engine-cooling systems.
    • Installs additional electrical amenities such as radio/CD players, aerials.
    • Checks condition of electrical/electronic systems and carries out servicing tasks.
    • Diagnoses faults in electrical/electronic circuitry, removes faulty components and fits replacements.
    • Carries out routine maintenance checks on oil and air filters, brakes and other vehicle parts/systems.
    • Reassembles, tests, adjusts and tunes the appropriate parts, systems or entire engine.
    • Removes, dismantles, repairs and replaces defective parts and prepares new parts using appropriate tools.
    • Visually checks, test drives or uses test equipment to diagnose engine and mechanical faults.

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    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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    What can I do with a qualification in Motor Vehicle?

    How can I progress?

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