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“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”

Max

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

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Did you know!

  • There are 2,626 vehicle technician, mechanic and electrician jobs in Leeds, this means the sector has increased by 2% compared with 2018. (EMSI, 2019)
  • By 2024, the vehicle technician, mechanic and electrician labour market in Leeds is predicted to grow by 5.3%. (EMSI, 2019). Students gain both practical and theoretical knowledge and can put their theory into practice in cutting-edge garages.

About School of Sustainable Technologies & Motor Vehicle

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INTERVIEWEES (SPEAKING), Matt Coggins – Deputy Head of Motor Vehicle

Scenery – A tutor is advising a student on how to use a torque wrench.

Matt Coggins – “I’m Matthew Coggins and I’m the Deputy Head of Motor Vehicle at Leeds City College.”

Scenery – A student is seen on an inspection creeper, going under a car

Scenery – Tutors guiding students on using various motor vehicle equipment.

Matt Coggins – “Students come with very little knowledge or some knowledge of how a motor vehicle works. Normally they enter at Level 1, we have some students entering at Level 2. Level 1 teaches a student everything that’s basic about a car, how an engine operates, cooling system, lubrication. We build on that at Level 2 with transmission and electrics thrown in and then at Level 3 it’s about diagnosing the faults so it’s a full process from beginning to know how a car operates through to knowing how to diagnose a faulty system on a vehicle.”

Scenery – A tutor helps a student lift the hood of a car

Matt Coggins – “We have several project cars at the college as well, we run extracurricular classes for those. The car behind me will be used in local tiger rallies. The students have prepared pretty much everything on the car, it’s allowed them to experience extra electrical units and some welding and fabrication units and hopefully it will be okay for when we start competing next year.”

Scenery – A student is fitting a steering wheel with the assistance of a tutor

Scenery – A student is using an impact wrench to remove a wheel

Matt Coggins – “To see people who aren’t that confident coming to college and then blossom as they transfer through the year, and generate skills and demonstrate the skills that are needed to go into the industry – it’s a fantastic feeling as a tutor, just to see the abilities grow and the confidence grow in that person. Well it’s a great feeling, you know you’ve done your job well when that happens.

Scenery – A student is using a tool to test the engine.
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Welcome to the School of Sustainable Technologies and Motor Vehicle

The School of Sustainable Technologies and Motor Vehicle is dedicated to preparing students for careers in automotive technology and sustainable innovation. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the latest advancements in sustainable technologies into our programs.

Our focus on automotive and sustainable technologies ensures that students are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in these rapidly evolving fields. From vehicle maintenance to renewable energy systems, our curriculum covers a wide range of subjects to provide students with a well-rounded education.

Taught by industry-experienced specialists, our programs offer qualifications ranging from Level 1 and beginner courses to Level 3 and professionally updating pathways. Additionally, we provide opportunities for apprenticeships, allowing students to gain valuable work-based experience while pursuing their studies.

Located at our Printworks Campus, our facilities boast industry-standard workshops equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Students have access to specialised workshops including Body and paint lab and motor vehicle maintenance. we also have a fully operational electric Vehicle training facility that houses both Hybrid and fully Electric Vehicles and training rigs. This allows learners to develop skills in the latest sustainable technologies on our roads.

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What to study

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General Vehicle Maintenance
C&G Diploma Entry Level
Motor Vehicle student masking off the wheel arch of a Jeep
Accident Repair Paint Principles
IMI Diploma Level 2
LCC engineering student on an automotive course looking at the camera with a car on a lift behind raised to be able to work under
Vehicle Accident Repair
IMI Diploma Level 1
Motor Vehicle student masking off the wheel arch of a Jeep
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
C&G Diploma Level 2
Motor Vehicle student masking off the wheel arch of a Jeep
Vehicle Maintenance
C&G Diploma Level 1