The retail automotive sector employs over 500,000 people with a turnover of a massive £146 billion per year! Working in automotive involves manufacturing and maintaining vehicles such as cars, buses, and motorcycles. The sector is fast-changing, as it is required to develop with the latest technology, so students will need to be innovative with their approach to solving mechanical problems.
Generally studied by 16-18 year olds as an alternative to A-Levels.
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Full-Time
This qualification is designed to engage and motivate students who are interested in learning about the…
Full-Time
Through theory and practical lessons, you will develop the essential knowledge required by the motor…
ECTA Apprenticeship
A motor vehicle technician services and repairs light vehicles such as cars and vans and works either…
Full-Time
Through theory and practical lessons, you will develop the essential knowledge and skills required by…
Expert qualifications that can be studied flexibly around your working life.
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Part-Time Faculty
IMI Accreditation is a practical, non-academic way to demonstrate individual capability, providing independent…
Part-Time Faculty
This qualification is recognised by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), as meeting its requirements…
ECTA Apprenticeship
A motor vehicle technician services and repairs light vehicles such as cars and vans and works either…
The Motor Vehicle department boasts outstanding facilities, including an MOT test station, the latest diagnostic equipment and interactive learning aids. Programmes are available at levels suitable for the needs and abilities of all students.
Local businesses support Eastleigh College’s annual ‘Chippy of the Year’ awards celebrating the hard work and successes of the college’s carpentry and joinery students and apprentices.
Carpentry and joinery students from Eastleigh College have helped to save a local charity £12,000 by putting their skills to good use carrying out out essential maintenance and decorating.