This course from the City & Guilds of London Institute is a welcoming entry point into the automotive industry.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to start a career in the motor industry and gain a recognised credential from a trusted awarding body.
You’ll develop strong practical skills aligned with industry standards and gain real employability and workshop-readiness experience. The course provides a pathway into modern automotive technologies, including electric and hydrogen vehicles, while preparing you for further training, apprenticeships, or progression into the automotive world.
You will learn how to work safely in a real workshop and build confidence using tools and equipment. You will gain hands-on experience with vehicle engines, electrics, tyres, brakes, and basic servicing tasks.
The course will also help you develop teamwork and communication skills that employers value. Additionally, you will gain knowledge of health, safety, and good housekeeping practices in an automotive environment and learn how to support effective working relationships.
Mandatory Units:
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001 – Skills in Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
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031 – Skills to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
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051 – Knowledge of Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
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081 – Knowledge to Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
This course is assessed through coursework, practical-based observed tasks, and exams.
You will need to have GCSE Maths, English Language and two additional subjects at grade 2 (E) or above.
As part of the application process you will also be asked to explain why you want to study this course, so that we can ensure any course offer made aligns to your career goals.
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress onto a Level 2 course in the motor vehicle industry.
