This VRQ includes the full range of routine vehicle fitting procedures, servicing and maintenance knowledge and skills. This will equip learners with desired skillsets for working on a wide range of vehicles in all types of garages.
You will study a range of topics including:
Our industry-experienced tutors have a passion for all things automotive, which makes for a hugely energetic and rewarding learning environment. You will be working on real vehicles in our state-of-the-art workshops.
Our tutors work as a team with their learners instead of simply instructing – tailoring their teaching delivery to suit learner needs in fantastic facilities.
Grade 4/C or above or Level 1 in Transport Maintenance.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
You will be required to purchase safety boots, overalls and a padlock.
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
The engineering sector is ideal for those innovative bright sparks who enjoy coming up with new ways of doing things, have problem-solving skills and enjoy working practically.
Mechanical Engineers develop and design the components and machinery used in manufacturing, construction and other industries.
Turn research ideas into technical plans using computer aided design/modelling (CAD/CAM), research and assess new products and innovations, present design plans and data, oversee maintenance programmes and quality control and manage technicians.**
Client’s business sites, in an office or a factory setting.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Design Engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems
Research new developments, design plans for prototypes, use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software, collect and analyse data from prototype testing, modify product designs ahead of manufacture and write and present reports.**
Office settings and workshops.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the engineering sector include*:
“I enjoy the hands-on learning and challenging myself to achieve my best.”
Eve Hardwick Level 2 Motor Vehicle
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
