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.

Completing this course will give you a real competitive advantage when it comes to applying for positions as apprentice mechanics and will help you progress through your apprenticeship by giving you a head start on skills and knowledge. 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.

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. This certification can allow you to complete Phase 2 of the SOLAS Level 6 Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship in 12 weeks or less, rather than the standard 24 weeks.

What Makes This Course Special

• New Course for 2022-23
• 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
  

Costs

• Standard registration and L5 exam costs
  (see costs, fees and finance)

Additional Costs
Students on this programme require the following equipment and PPE, average costs are:

• PPE clothing pack €100 

Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page

PLSS Code: 348695
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.