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Level 1 Certificate Engineering Technology EAL (Multi Skill) – Motor Vehicle

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Overview

A General engineering qualification covering multiple skill areas​.

How you’ll learn

Units could include:- ​

  • Introduction to working in Engineering​
  • Introduction to Motor Vehicle Maintenance​
  • Introduction to Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance​
  • Introduction to Manual Metal Arc Welding​
  • Introduction to Electrical Installation​
  • Introduction to Basic Math’s and Science Used in Engineering
Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 1
  3. Further study

English and Maths Grade 1 or above.

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Careers it can lead to

  • Vehicle and Parts Salespersons and Advisers £29,100 a year
  • Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters £26,100 a year
  • Driving Instructors £33,100 a year
  • Assemblers (Electrical and Electronic Products) £25,400 a year
See all 10 careers

With further study or experience

  • Vehicle Technicians, Mechanics and Electricians £33,800 a year
  • Engineering Technicians £39,700 a year
  • Electrical Service and Maintenance Mechanics and Repairers £38,400 a year
  • Metal Working Production and Maintenance Fitters £37,800 a year
  • Electrical and Electronics Technicians £31,000 a year
  • Building and Civil Engineering Technicians £30,700 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Jake

Jake

Level 3 Motorsport

Student Voice

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The best part about College is the hands-on experience, actually working on cars! My ambition is to work as a mechanic for a Formula One team.

For parents and carers

Supporting your child’s journey

A Friendly, Welcoming Place

Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.

About student life

Learning Support

If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.

About learning support

GCSE Support Built In

If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.

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Qualifications That Count

These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.

Your next step

Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.

Ready to apply?

Applications for September 2027 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.

4

You get ready to start

Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.

Read our full guide to applying