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A Derby College course in motor vehicle engineering can take you down the road to success. If you enjoy practical hands-on projects and gain satisfaction from achieving fantastic results with your work, this is the industry for you.
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With more than 32 million vehicles in the UK, there is a constant demand for well-trained technicians to keep them roadworthy.
Over 50,000 people are employed in the motor vehicle sector in the East Midlands in more than 5,500 workplaces - with light vehicle maintenance being one of the biggest sub-sectors.
Motor Vehicle careers
Careers in motor vehicle engineering are not only comparatively well rewarded but also more diverse than you might first imagine.
You can work in independent garages or in major dealerships that focus on a particular manufacturer. Every day is different as every vehicle presents you with a new challenge. You'll need problem-solving skills, patience, determination and an eye for detail.
Your role might range from routine maintenance and servicing to diagnosing faults using sophisticated computer systems, or from repairing accident damage to specialising in motorcycles.
Constant developments such as pioneering braking systems or hybrid technology mean that you have to keep up-to-date with all the cutting-edge advances in the industry too.
You can explore more motor vehicle career options on the Autocity website.
Motor Vehicle courses
For young people with the right qualifications under their belt, the automotive industry offers endless opportunities and attractive rewards.
Employers today report that they are struggling to find skilled technicians and other qualified personnel. So it's a smart move to add some nationally-recognised motor vehicle awards to your CV and show that you are serious about your career.
With courses from Levels 1 to 3, Derby College can offer you clear progression routes as you build your portfolio. You will develop not only technical expertise but also confidence, initiative and problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.
Our apprenticeship programmes are also well worth considering. In a field such as motor vehicle engineering, an apprenticeship is practical route to a more exciting and dynamic career.
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Exceptional facilities await students on our motor vehicle courses.
Purpose-built workshops and fully-equipped garages are based in the professional setting of The Johnson Building. The workshops provide all the high quality - and high tech - resources you need to prepare for the workplace.
With a strong background in the motor vehicle engineering industry, our teaching team is also ideally placed to inspire you to success and open doors to employment.
The team boasts excellent professional links with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) as well as major employers in the area: in just one example, Toyota Manufacturing UK donated an ex-trial vehicle to the College to help learners test their diagnostic skills on the very latest technology.
By working closely with the IMI - the industry body for the motor vehicle insudustry - we can help provide you with the best start to your motor vehicle career.
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I always wanted to be a mechanic and my goal was to set up by own business but you can't achieve this unless you have the right qualifications and experience which the apprenticeship programme enabled me to get.
