For Students

If you are already in or about to enter years 10 or 11 at your school and want to know more about vehicles and how they work and equip yourself for a career in the motor industry, offshore, aerospace and marine industries or the exciting world of renewable engines then our entry level certificate for the introduction to Vehicle Technology could be the one for you.

This professional qualification covers everything from workshop safety, through tools and equipment to identifying an exciting, rewarding career path.

Take a look at some of the work our students completed at Open Road during the 2009 - 2010 school year.

Course(s)

We offer a full school year course where you will work to achieve the Vehicle Technology Certificate by day release one day per week for 38 weeks. This  earns you  a nationally recognised qualification to kick start your career!

BUT if you can't manage the full course you can MIX & MATCH with holiday courses and short term courses to learn the aspects of our industry that most excite and interest you.

How Does it Work?

There are 3 compulsory units and then 18 further small course units.

Your ideal is probably day release for the year covering everything from Routine Vehicle and Motorcycle checks through to understanding vehicle onboard  systems  like ignition  and battery; steering and suspension plus modern diagnostics fault finding.

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BUT if you can't manage the full year then we can help you select  the elements of the course that interest you the most. Each and every course element gives you nationally recognised credits towards your final qualification.

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What has the motor industry got to offer?

Do you want to make a career for yourself in the retail motor industry?

The retail motor industry is a diverse, fast moving industry that requires a workforce with many different skills. To see just how many career paths the industry has to offer, visit the IMI website careers page by clicking on the link provided http://www.motor.org.uk/careers/index.html or on the Auto City logo.

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