COURSE INFORMATION

This fast-track course covers the same units and course framework years one and two of a Modern Apprenticeship, meaning that after successful completion and with proven experience and suitable motor trade employment you may start an apprenticeship in year 3. The units are mainly automotive based and are selected to provide a broad spectrum of fundamental skills required for this trade area.
  • A range of workshop skills appropriate to knowledge studied.
  • One year full-time.
  • Health and safety, customer relations, and organisational structures 
  • Automotive servicing 
  • Automotive engine systems 
  • Automotive auxiliary electrical systems 
  • Automotive chassis systems (steering, brakes and suspension) 
  • Automotive vehicle inspections
  • Introduction to metal inert gas (MIG) welding 
  • Electrical and Electronics Maintenance 
  • Engineering bench skills 
  • Employability skills 
  • Communication 
  • Numeracy 
  • Information computing technology 
  • Problem solving 
  • Working with others 
  • Ideally you should have previously completed the SCQF L5 IMI Transport Maintenance, and also have Three National 5s at Grade C or above in Maths, English, and a Technology subject.
  • You may be required to take part in an informal conversation as part of the application process. This group/individual conversation may be an information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise.
  • A positive ILR Individual Learner Reference is also essential for progressing students. 
  • Automotive engineering Modern Apprenticeships in Automotive.
  • Possible access to HNCs within the engineering department.
  • Completion of this course supports fast-track progression to year 3 of an automotive Modern Apprenticeship programme 
  • You may be required to take part in an informal conversation as part of the application process. This group/individual conversation may be an information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise. 
  • A positive ILR Individual Learner Reference is also essential for progressing students.