Throughout your time on our Motor Vehicle course, you will gain an excellent working knowledge of motor vehicles, their possible faults, the technology, light commercial vehicles, motorcycles and electronic equipment.
Students will also gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the workplace, as well as develop skills associated with working in a garage. At Level 3, you will use electrical and diagnostic equipment, listen to guest speakers and industry specialists from D1 Ultimate Driving Experience, the AA, VOSA, SnapOn, Duratech, Delphy Diagnostics and Toyota Tour.
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Anthony Robinson
Head of Curriculum for STEM and DigitalI have vast automotive industry experience and I've had a number of job roles within the sector, including diagnostic technician and workshop controller with manufacturers, such as Honda, Toyota and Lexus. I joined West Lancashire College in 2007 and have also been part of a team of authors who revised the popular Hillier’s Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics textbook. I am a fully qualified Level 4 Hybrid and EV master technician.
James Gleave
Motor Vehicle LecturerI gained my Motor Vehicle qualifications at West Lancashire College and during my career, I have worked closely with BMW trained master technicians, as well as Mercedes and VW independent specialists.
Oscar
Motor Vehicle Alumni StudentI chose to study Motor Vehicle, as I’ve had a long interest in cars since being a child. I have found that the subject has taught me more than I ever imagined, the tutors are superb and they really help you to be the best that you can be. My dream career would to be a master tech for Mercedes!
Aaron
Motor Vehicle Alumni StudentAs a Motor Vehicle student, I really enjoyed the practical side of the course as its very hands on and we learn a lot from being able to work on cars. My ambition is to own my own car garage.
George
Motor Vehicle StudentI chose to study Motor Vehicle as I am interested in working with cars and my Dad encouraged me to follow my passion. My time at West Lancashire College has been great - I've participated in the Lancashire Colleges' Skills Competition and placed 3rd in the Automotive category.
Gabriel
Motor Vehicle StudentDuring high school, we had a visit from a company who showed us a car engine, I was so interested in this and knew from then I would love to work with cars. I really like that we have a lot of time in the workshop working on cars, it’s a hands-on course which is what I wanted. I like the tutors and get on with them well, they also offer great support. The facilities at the college are great and it’s a good college to attend. The college offers a free coach which makes it easy to get to college.
Kenz
Motor Vehicle Alumni StudentI chose Motor Vehicle as I have always had an interest in vehicles and how they work. I also want to pursue a military career working on vehicles, whether this is driving them or fixing them. What I have enjoyed most about the course so far is have the f1 team in to show us how fast the tyres actually get changed on a f1 and they let us have a little competition. I also had the opportunity to compete for the college in a break changing competition in Blackburn where I received the rising star award.
Corey
Motor Vehicle Alumni StudentI chose to study Motor Vehicle as I've wanted to work with cars since a child and I had a great experience at the college during a Year 10 Taster Day.
Niamh
Motor Vehicle StudentAs I have an interest in the vehicle industry, I knew this was the course for me and it will support me in achieving my career. I was awarded the Medallion at the Lancashire Colleges' Skills Competition which was amazing and a real confidence booster.
What can I do with a qualification in Motor Vehicle?
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Upcoming events
Summer Enrolment 2025
West Lancashire College
18th-29th August 2025
October Open Event
West Lancashire College
Monday 13th October 2025
4:30pm - 7:00pm
