Automotive and Engineering

The Automotive and Engineering Department has a long tradition and excellent reputation for the delivery of courses that enhance the skills and careers of those already in work and the employability prospects of those seeking work. The department holds Training Quality Standard (TQS) Part B certification for its industry expertise in the automotive sector. The TQS is a national assessment framework designed to recognise best practice in workforce training and development.

Our training centre at the Openshaw Campus is one of the most technologically advanced facilities for automotive studies in the north west and features state-of-the-art equipment.

A wide range of courses, from entry level and apprenticeships to higher education, is available in the areas of

• automotive studies
• vehicle body and paint operations
• vehicle maintenance and repair
• auto electrical systems
• motor sport vehicle construction and maintenance
• vehicle parts operations
• electrical and electronic engineering
• mechanical engineering

The college’s MOL flexible learning division provides electrical and electronic engineering courses by open learning.