Automotive and Motorsport
On the brink of possibly the biggest change in its history with the phasing out of petrol and diesel engines, there could hardly be a more exciting time for those with a passion for all things automotive to explore opportunities to develop a career in the industry.
Step Into a Fast-Moving Automotive Career
All our courses follow an employer-led curriculum which means you'll be learning exactly the right skills to gear up and transition smoothly into the world of work. Supported by expert tutors who have years of hands-on experience, you'll benefit from their sector-specific knowledge giving you both the confidence and technical ability to excel in your chosen field.
For those of you who are already working in the industry, we offers a range of highly technical short courses allowing you to upskill in particular areas and gain industry-recognised accreditation to further advance your career.
Explore all Automotive & Motorsport Courses at B&FC
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The North West is the UK’s second biggest region for automotive manufacture, generating around £9bn of the total UK automotive manufacturing economy through global names such as Bentley Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Leyland Trucks and Vauxhall Motors.
As well as manufacture, lots of opportunities exist in service and repair, working for a major dealership or even for a motorsport team. Alternatively, if you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you may even consider opening your own garage or buying into an automotive franchise. Past graduateshave gone on to build exciting careers with industry leaders such as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Bentley, Lotus, M-Sport, Westfield Sportscars and MAHLE Powertrain.
Most popular career routes:
Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Electrician | Construction Plant Mechanic | Motor Vehicle Fitter | Motorsport Engineer | Motor Vehicle Body Repairer | Motor Vehicle Paint Technician | Automotive Air-Conditioning Repairer | Brake Repairer
As well as manufacture, lots of opportunities exist in service and repair, working for a major dealership or even for a motorsport team. Alternatively, if you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you may even consider opening your own garage or buying into an automotive franchise. Past graduateshave gone on to build exciting careers with industry leaders such as Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Bentley, Lotus, M-Sport, Westfield Sportscars and MAHLE Powertrain.
Most popular career routes:
Vehicle Technician, Mechanic or Electrician | Construction Plant Mechanic | Motor Vehicle Fitter | Motorsport Engineer | Motor Vehicle Body Repairer | Motor Vehicle Paint Technician | Automotive Air-Conditioning Repairer | Brake Repairer
Facilities
Like all great pit teams, we offer state of the art facilities in our superbly equipped Advanced Technology Centre designed to give you an unrivalled learning environment whichever course you follow. What's more, we regularly review and, if necessary, replace all our equipment - mechanical and digital - to ensure we remain at the leading edge of training within the industry.