Motor Vehicle Courses

If you have a passion for cars and solving problems…

Our Motor Vehicle courses are delivered by a dedicated team with a wealth of experience and excellent links with the industry.

Workshops are equipped with the latest technology and interactive training tools, and students gain the skills needed in the workplace through hands-on experience. Further Education Motor Vehicle services training qualifications are available in maintenance and repair (mechanics), minor body repair and refinishing, and accident repair paint principles, and are designed to provide you with the knowledge needed for a career in the automotive industry.

Career options include:

  • Motor Mechanic
  • Breakdown Engineer
  • Body Shop Manager
  • Vehicle Body Repairer
  • Vehicle Damage Assessor
The best bit about the college is the tutors. All of them have been amazing, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have if it weren’t for all of them. If you want to study here, do it! Once I finish my course, I already have a job lined up. I’d like to thank the motor vehicle department for all their ongoing support throughout my three years here.Aaron – Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

If you feel you would benefit from learning while at work, Apprenticeships are also available in a variety of different pathways. A Motor Vehicle apprenticeship is your chance to gain valuable work experience whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification. Typically you will be expected to work full-time, with time spent away from the workplace at college to study for your qualification. The best part is that apprentices do real jobs, for real employers so you are paid while you learn.

Motor Vehicle Transport Maintenance (Mechanics) Level 1
Vehicle Accident Repair and Paint (Multi-Skills – Paint Refinishing and Vehicle Maintenance) Level 1
Vehicle Accident Repair and Paint Level 2
Vehicle Inspection and Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 2

MaxLevel 2 Vehicle Accident and RepairColchester Institute has very good facilities for a
variety of subjects, especially for Motor Vehicle. I like
how it's very hands on as well as classroom based.
All of the tutors are very friendly to.
Max Ridley
BobbieLevel 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and RepairI decided to study here at Colchester Institute as it had the
course I wanted to study and a good environment to learn in.
I enjoy doing practical tasks and learning new things
and I like that the college is close to the town centre.
Bobbie Hammett
Daniel DormanDanielLevel 2 Vehicle Accident Repair and PaintThe open event solidified my interest in the course.
The tutors are passionate about their fields of work
which makes the lessons much more immersive.
The facilities are good and provide a realisitc setting.
JoshLevel 3 Motor VehicleJosh ByamunguI like the challenge of the course, whether its learning new
things or exploring what I've already covered but in much
greater depth. There are so many elements to motor
mechanics and there is always something new to learn.

Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Vehicle Damage Paint TechnicianApprenticeship