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INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOMOTIVE ENVIRONMENT LEVEL 5

INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOMOTIVE ENVIRONMENT LEVEL 4

  • Start date:   August 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 4
  • Course Type:   Short Full-time

INTRODUCTION TO THE AUTOMOTIVE ENVIRONMENT LEVEL 4

Please note: This course is now full. If you apply, you will receive an email confirming that the course is full. Should a place become available, we will contact you, but we cannot guarantee this. Some courses still have availability- please check our website for the most up-to-date information on course availability. Alternatively, you can contact our Enquiries and Admissions team at choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk

 

This course is an introduction to the automotive industry which is delivered over 18 weeks.

Start date – August 2026

End date –  January 2027

SCQF Level -  4

Mode – Short Full Time

Duration: 18 weeks

The course provides an excellent introduction to a career in automotive engineering, teaching you the practical skills needed to progress to further study in the area.

Based mostly within the motor vehicle workshop, this course gives school leavers the opportunity to get an insight into the sector before choosing further study or an apprenticeship, and it provides an excellent introduction to a career in automotive engineering, teaching you the practical skills needed to progress to further study in the area. 

  • What the course includes

    You will develop practical skills in a motor vehicle workshop environment, and although most of the time will be spent on practical activities, you will also learn the principles in the classroom. 

    • Engine lubrication and cooling 
    • Fuel and exhaust systems 
    • Electrical systems 
    • Braking systems 
    • Steering and suspension 
    • Wheels and tyres 
    • General vehicle mechanics

Why choose this course

Delivered in a working motor vehicle environment, you will get access to new technologies and a range of different vehicles to practice on.

You will learn from experts in the field of motor vehicle, all who have experience working in commercial garages.  

 

Entry requirements

  • You should have minimum National 4 Mathematics, English and a Science subject or a relevant technical subject 
  • Any relevant experience will help your application 
  • A desire to work in the automotive environment 

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    Education: Further study within the industry or related fields, including the light vehicle maintenance repair programme at the college. 

    Employment: An apprenticeship within the automotive industry.

     

Interview arrangements

If you are invited for interview, you will be required to undertake a short practical skills test and group interview.

This interview may be conducted by phone or online.

Interview Questions

  • What got you into cars or fixing things in the first place?
  • Have you ever worked on a car, motorbike, or anything mechanical before? Tell me about it.
  • What kind of vehicles or car stuff do you enjoy the most — classic cars, racing, customizing, or something else?
  • Do you have any hobbies where you like to build, repair, or tinker with things?
  • Why do you want to take this course, and what do you hope to do after you finish?

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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