Steer your career in the right direction with a motor vehicle course from North Hertfordshire College.
With thousands of jobs being created to support the growth of electric vehicles, there has never been a better time to join the automotive industry. The skills and knowledge you’ll develop at NHC will provide you with the perfect foundations for a successful career in the UK’s automotive industry.
As you move through the gears and learn more of your trade, you’ll unlock the doors to a range of placements. We work with a wide range of businesses to provide jobs and experience for our students. Get a placement in a workshop for a national dealership, carry out services in local garages, or even work with emergency services in crucial maintenance roles.
Plus, we’re an approved IMI centre and the only Techsafe Centre in Hertfordshire!
Who do you want to be?
Discover your future with our range of Motor Vehicle courses
Career Pathway
North Hertfordshire College’s Motor Vehicle courses will equip you with the skills and experiences you need to reach your career goals. Whether you dream of restoring classic cars to their glory days, chasing the thrill of working on a turbocharged engine, or you want to provide valuable support to average people by maintaining the vehicles we rely on daily, our team will help you on your journey.
Your career options include, but are not limited to:
- Vehicle Manufacturer
- Garage Manager/Owner
- MOT Tester
- Maintenance Technician
- Auto Electrician
- Diagnostics Engineer
- Workshop Technician
Take a tour
Take a look around our facilities in our 360 degrees tours to see the specially designed spaces which provide a safe environment to study, progress and discover who you want to be.
Engineering and Construction Campus: Fulton Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AF. Telephone: 01462 424242.
Work experience
North Hertfordshire College is an approved IMI centre, meaning you’ll develop the skills and experience you need for a successful career in the motor vehicle sector. Our qualifications have been developed in close liaison with industry specialists, electric vehicle manufacturers, health and safety executives, and the IMI Sector Skills Council, meaning you’ll be able to meet employers’ expectations when you finish your course.
To help kick your career into gear, you’ll work alongside our employer partners to gain some valuable advice and even have the opportunity for work experience placements. Our students have worked with a number of big-name employers and brands, including BMW and Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Services.
During your course with North Hertfordshire College, you’ll be taught by experienced professionals as you work through a curriculum shaped by our employer partners – all of which will leave you confident about your career journey.
Power up your skills with an IMI Electric Vehicles Awareness Course
Electric and hybrid vehicles are the future of motoring, providing a more environmentally friendly mode of transport. As more electric and hybrid vehicles become available on the market, it’s important that you’re aware of the hazards involved with working with high-energy electrical systems.
NHC is IMI-approved, meaning you can become accredited in electric vehicle awareness through one of our evening courses.
What’s been happening in Motor Vehicle?
Motor Vehicle Apprenticeships
Unsure about studying a college course?
Did you know you can earn a salary whilst you learn on an apprenticeship? Gaining experience, the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
Find out more by visiting our sister company: Hart Learning & Development.
Looking for courses for adult learners?
North Hertfordshire College is proud to offer a range of professional and leisure courses to adults in the local community.
Whether you’re looking to change career, improve your skills, or pick up a new hobby and make new friends, NHC has a course for you.