Higher Vocational Training

Automotive

What do you study in Automotive?

The Higher Technician in Automotive qualification prepares you to organise and supervise vehicle maintenance in a workshop and to diagnose the most complex faults, in line with regulations and manufacturer specifications. You will cover both electromechanics and bodywork, as well as parts logistics and customer service.

  • Fault diagnosis in engines, transmission, brakes and electrical systems
  • Hybrid and electric vehicles and new diagnostic technologies
  • Bodywork: structures, panel beating and painting
  • Vehicle appraisals, loss assessment and quotes
  • Workshop organisation, spare parts and quality control

Once qualified you can work as a workshop manager, head of electromechanics or bodywork, service receptionist, vehicle appraiser, MOT station supervisor or parts manager, at dealerships, workshops, insurers, manufacturers, inspection stations and fleet companies.