Automotive Technology
If you aspire to a career in the Automotive Industry, our Automotive Technology course is a perfect foundation for your future. With progression opportunities including Automotive apprenticeships, motorsport, sales or engineering, this course will provide you with a knowledge and practical skills grounding.
You will learn about motor vehicle maintenance – how to locate, identify and carry out a routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical components using test models and real vehicles in our Automotive Engineering workshop. You will also gain useful skills in health and safety, communications, maths, teamworking and independent learning.
Automotive Technology will place you at a real advantage if you want to progress to an apprenticeship or further study in the Automotive Industry. SOLAS will consider a 3-month exemption from phase 1 of the Motor Mechanics Apprenticeship for students who have completed a Level 5 Pre-Apprenticeship course.
What Makes This Course Special
- Ideal for stepping-up to an apprenticeship
- Can offer step-up on Phase 2 Apprenticeship
- Learn practical skills in a real automotive workshop environment
- Use industry standard equipment
- Learn practical skills and wider technical knowledge
- Work with our automotive experts
- Excellent progression routes
Course Content
- Auto Electricity
- Motor Vehicle Practice
- Motor Vehicle Theory
- Engineering Drawing
- Mathematics
- Safety and Health at Work
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Communications
- Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
- Automotive Mechanic
- Car Repairs
- Car Sales
- Dealer Servicing
- Engineering
- HGV Training
- Manufacturer Apprentice
Testimonial
I completed Automotive Technology course with no prior mechanics or engineering knowledge. Benefited greatly in my racing career and at the racetrack, gaining confidence to work on my own car and understand on-track situations. Highly recommend the course for those interested in the motor industry, whether in mechanics, car sales, or motorsport progression.
Tutors were exceptional, going above and beyond to ensure everyone maximised their learning and provided great support throughout. Lessons learned will stay with me for life.
Kelsey
Entry Requirements
Certification
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Motor Technology 5M2145
- Manual Handling Certificate
Costs
- All course fees, from registration to exams and awarding body fees as well as course materials and equipment are covered.
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Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page
PLSS Code: 414876
Coordinator: Kevin O’Doherty
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.