L3 Automotive Engineering

This practical enriched course of medium complexity is designed towards providing ‘hands on’ experience for students interested in the automotive industry and related trades. Students will work collaboratively in groups and learn how to dismantle, rebuild and tune a four cylinder 4 stroke petrol engine to a running state. Valuable skills encompassed in this course include auto electrical, mig, spot welding and gas welding. Students may also under supervision carry out basic maintenance on their own vehicles. Theoretical study is undertaken.

Level 2 and 3 industry unit standards are available for those who want to pursue a career path in Automotive Engineering or related trades.