Automotive
Stand out from the crowd and train for a career in the automotive industry with CAVC.
About Automotive
On our renowned Automotive courses and Apprenticeship programmes you can train to be an Automotive Engineer and choose to specialise in working with light vehicles (e.g. cars) or heavy vehicles (e.g. trucks and buses), or even become a specialist in Body Repair and Refinishing. You will train in dedicated, industry standard facilities fully-equipped with the latest custom made equipment, where you will gain practical skills working on vehicles, with industry qualified staff, as well as through work placements in industry.
Apply for Automotive courses
Body Paint
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Body and Paint | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Body Repair | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Body Repair | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Body Repair - Apprenticeship | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Refinishing | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Refinishing - Apprenticeship | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Body Repair - Apprenticeship | L3 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Refinishing - Apprenticeship | L3 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Body and Paint | EL3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Heavy Vehicle
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Vehicle | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Heavy Vehicle | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Repair & Service of Heavy Vehicles - Apprenticeship | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Repair & Service of Heavy Vehicles - Apprenticeship | L3 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Light Vehicle
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus |
| Vehicle Mechanics Introduction | L1 Part Time | 23 September 2023 27 January 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Auto Electrical - Intermediate | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | East Cardiff Campus |
| Auto-Repair and Maintenance | L2 Part Time | 12 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Car Repair & Maintenance | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus |
| LGV Cat C1 Licence (PLA) | L2 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Community Location |
| Light Vehicle | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 10 January 2024 28 February 2024 1 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Repair & Service of Light Vehicles - Apprenticeship | L3 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Vehicle Maintenance | EL3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | East Cardiff Campus |
Professional Courses (MOT and ATA)
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
|
|---|---|---|---|
| A0OM 009 Welding | L2 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AOM 230 Advanced driver assistance systems | L2 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Automotive Welding (Evenings) (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 11 September 2023 6 November 2023 8 January 2024 4 March 2024 7 May 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ATA Light Vehicle Inspection | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ATA MET | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ATA MET Re-accreditation | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ATA Senior Paint | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ATA Senior Paint Re-accreditation | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ATA Senior Panel | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| ATA Senior Panel Re-accreditation | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Automotive Refrigerant Handling | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| IRTEC Inspection | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| IRTEC Inspection Re-accreditation | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| MOT CPD Group B Vehicles (class 3, 4, 5 & 7) | L3 Part Time | 19 January 2024 2 February 2024 9 February 2024 8 March 2024 22 March 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| MOT Manager | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| MOT Tester - Class 1 & 2 | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| MOT Tester - Class 4 & 7 | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Hybrid Vehicle Awareness - Advanced Accreditation | L4 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Your CAVC
CAVC Automotive students have a great track record for success, representing Wales and winning medals at the prestigious World Skills UK finals.
Your Industry
Wales has about 8% of the UK’s automotive manufacturing and has a skilled workforce of 18,000 people and a £3 billion turnover annually. Two luxury car-makers have turned to Wales for their latest developments. Aston Martin Lagonda is expected to create around 750 high-value jobs in the Vale of Glamorgan. TVR have secured a new site in Wales to build their new sportscar. In addition, BritishVolt are developing plans for a gigaplant factory in the Vale of Glamorgan potentially leading to 3500 jobs for the region.
Your Future
Most students progress directly into employment in the industry after college in jobs such as Mechanic, Body Repair specialist or Quality Engineer. Some students continue their training with us – taking higher level industry qualifications once in work.
