Studying motor vehicle at South and City College 

On a motor vehicle course at South and City College Birmingham, you will study in our state of the art motor vehicle department which is the perfect place for you to expand your skills and learning through using the tools and equipment of the motor vehicle trade. All of our motor vehicle courses will expose you to a variety of vehicles and most assessments are task based which means less exams and more practical time in the workshop. From day one you will be learning motor vehicle maintenance, including about vehicle servicing, how to be a car mechanic, finding faults, body repair and paint refinishing and more. You will also gain a broad knowledge of the health and safety requirements of working in a vehicle environment.

The college has a motorsport team, with several college race cars. Visits to race meetings form a key aspect of the courses, so you can get real experience of working on a race vehicle.

Your future in the motor vehicle industry

Following a motor vehicle course with us, you may seek employment as a:

• Paint refinisher
• Body repair technician
• Maintenance and repair technician
• Mechanic
• Automotive technician