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

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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

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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

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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)

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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.