Motor Vehicle, Body Repair & Refinishing

We are one of very few Motor Vehicle Engineering training providers in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire area.

This means we offer an exceptional opportunity for apprentices to be trained by qualified staff whose knowledge and experience of the trade is second to none.

An Apprenticeship is a high quality learning programme aimed at people from the age of 16. You will earn a proper wage from your employer and attend college, usually for one day a week.

During this time you will be trained and assessed in theory and practical skills.  However, the majority of your training will take place ‘on the job’ and you will be paid a proper wage. You will be assigned a specialist assessor to support your progress and assess your skills in your place of work. 

With ever-changing design and technology, your training will include up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of modern motor vehicle systems, repair, construction, and associated studies.

Careers in the Motor Vehicle Industry are extremely diverse, ranging from garage and shop floor related positions to Technical Development Engineers. The engineering industry constantly requires new and innovative young people to develop fresh ideas.

The Motor Vehicle and Fabrication Department is well resourced, kitted out with industry-standard equipment – including high-spec computerised diagnostic tools.

On the course you learn:

• Working safely and effectively
• Foundation skills
• Vehicle construction and routine maintenance
• Operating principles of tyres, brakes, steering and suspension systems
• Operating principles of engines
• Operating principles and maintenance of transmission systems
• Operating principles of electrical and electronic systems

Note: this list is not exhaustive and at higher levels includes other subjects

There’ll always be demand for skilled motor vehicle experts, especially with car ownership increasing every year. By studying one of the motor vehicle courses, you could be looking at a career in:

• Vehicle repair and renovation
• Brakes and exhaust fitting
• Breakdown services
• Commercial vehicles
• Fleet management
• Insurance assessing,
• MOT testing,
• Servicing management
• Vehicle servicing

We offer courses at many levels:  Level 1 ABC Diploma, Level 1 IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) Technical Awards, Level 2 IMI Technical Certificates and Level 3 IMI Technical Diploma in both Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and Body & Refinishing. Whatever your situation, we'll be able to find a course suited to you.

We have good success rates, and we have a range of support services to help you progress in your learning.

All our Motor Vehicle courses are taught at our Horwich campus. The site has a car park for students and is easily accessible from motorway and rail networks for students travelling from Manchester and Lancashire.

If you're interested in studying a Motor Vehicle, Body Repair & Refinishing Apprenticeship, or you'd like more information, please call our Apprenticeship Team on 01204 482777 or email apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk.