This pre-apprenticeship programme in motor vehicle mechanics will provide you with the perfect grounding for progression to employment as an Apprentice Motor mechanic. This is a highly practical course that will help you build the technical skills and understanding to successfully apply for a position as an apprentice mechanic.

You will learn 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.

Pre-Apprenticeship Motor Mechanic 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

Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:

Testimonial

I completed the auto tech course in Carlow to find my path into the motor industry. In this course I gained great practical experience including being able to do work experience which got me into my apprenticeship that I am now in at Mercedes. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to further their skills in the automotive trade. With the progression of new technology, especially vehicle electrics which are now a big part of the motor industry, the course is a real benefit to understanding the motor vehicle systems before starting an apprenticeship or going on to third level.

Entry Requirements

• Standard 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: 415709
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.