Step into a future-focused career in the motor vehicle industry. If you’re passionate about engines and thrive on solving complex problems, this could be the perfect path for you.
With the UK accelerating toward net zero and the automotive sector leading the charge in electric vehicle innovation, there’s never been a more exciting time to join this fast-evolving field.
Weld Your Way to Success
Fuel your future with a career in welding, an essential skill in today’s global industries.
Our practical courses equip you with the expertise needed to succeed in high-demand sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and automotive.
Whether you’re building infrastructure or crafting precision components, welding offers a pathway to impactful and rewarding work.
Pathways Explained
Automotive Vehicle Maintenance
Automotive vehicle maintenance is all about keeping cars, vans, and other vehicles running safely and smoothly.
You’ll learn how to check, repair, and replace parts like engines, brakes, tyres, and electrical systems. It’s a hands-on course that teaches you how vehicles work and how to fix problems when they go wrong.
It’s a great choice if you enjoy practical work, solving problems, and working with tools and technology.
Studying automotive vehicle maintenance can lead to careers such as:
- Vehicle Technician
- Mechanic
- MOT Tester
- Service Technician
- Auto Electrician
- Diagnostic Technician
- Tyre or Exhaust Fitter
- Garage Owner
- Motorsport Technician
- Vehicle Design
Welding
Welding is the process of joining pieces of metal together using heat, and it’s used in many industries to build and fix things like cars, buildings, ships, bridges, and even aircraft.
Welders use special tools and safety gear to melt and fuse metal parts, creating strong and lasting joins.
You’ll learn different welding techniques, how to read technical drawings, work safely with tools and heat, and check your work to make sure it’s strong and accurate.
It’s a great career choice if you enjoy hands-on work, working with metal, and building things that last.
Studying welding can lead to careers such as:
- Welder or Fabricator
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Pipefitter
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Vehicle or Aerospace Welder
- Shipbuilding or Offshore Welder
- Welding Inspector
- Welding Engineer
- Workshop Supervisor
Your course options:
Our Motor Vehicle & Welding courses
Advanced Welding Skills Bootcamp – Level 3
Skills Bootcamps
Adult Learner
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3 weeks
Age Group:
(19+)
Autocare Technician Apprenticeship – Level 2
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship
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30 months
Automotive Maintenance – Level 1
Motor Vehicle & Welding
School Leaver
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1 year
IMI
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Award in Welding Techniques and Skills (SEG Awards) – Level 2
Motor Vehicle & Welding
Adult Learner
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20 weeks
SEG Awards
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Age Group:
(19+)
Introduction to Automotive Maintenance and Repair – Entry Level 3
Motor Vehicle & Welding
School Leaver
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1 year
IMI
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Level 2
Motor Vehicle & Welding
School Leaver
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1 year
IMI
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Level 3
Motor Vehicle & Welding
School Leaver
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1 year
IMI
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Level 3
Motor Vehicle & Welding
Apprenticeship
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2 years
Pipe Welder Apprenticeship – Level 3
Motor Vehicle & Welding
Apprenticeship
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48 months
Where your course can lead
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