Motor Vehicle

Drive your career forward with Calderdale College!

Fascinated by cars and the intricacies of how they work? Prefer a practical, hands-on career to being stuck behind a desk? Train at our NEW specialist Automotive Centre and master vehicle maintenance, tyre fitting and welding in a technically-advanced working environment.

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Body and Paint Maintenance Level 1
Study Area: 16-18 Duration: 1 Year Attendance: Full Time
Motor Vehicle - Halifax Level 1
Study Area: 16-18 Duration: Up To 1 Year Attendance: Full Time
Vehicle Accident Repair Level 1
Study Area: 16-18 Duration: 1 Year Attendance: Full Time
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
Study Area: Apprenticeships Duration: 3 Years Attendance: Workplace and college
Why study Motor Vehicle?

You will hone your craft in our brand NEW bespoke Automotive Centre that replicates a real-life working environment and provides all the technical facilities and up-to-date equipment you need to develop practical skills – even performing mini MOTs.

You will be taught by knowledgeable, experienced, enthusiastic tutors who want to pass on their trade and prepare you for the world of work.

We’ve got outstanding links within the industry, sourcing work placement opportunities for our students in leading garages and repair centres.

You’ll gain a nationally-recognised qualification that will be favoured by employers. Don’t miss out on future job opportunities without one.

Which level is best for you?

Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.

There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, ApprenticeshipsT Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.

If you’re still not sure, don’t worry. You can speak to a member of our Advice and Guidance Team who will give you their best advice!

What will I study?

Whether you choose to study Welding & Fabrication or Motor Vehicle Maintenance, you will study a range of units within your chosen course. There’s something for everyone!

Example Modules
Some example modules include:

Course Pages
Each individual course page contains information on the modules of study, but if you have any questions we are on hand to help.

Contact our Advice and Guidance team on 01422 399267 or email [email protected] for more info.

Our Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle and Bodywork Training Centre is the place to learn for a career with prospects.

  • Mechanic

    Up to £32k
  • Automotive Service Technician

    Up to £27k
  • Metal Fabricator

    Up to £36k
Study at our Brighouse Campus

New campus. New courses.
Launch your career in engineering and manufacturing at our specialist Engineering Centre.

Master your trade and build the perfect career at The Engineering Centre, our NEW campus in Brighouse, by exploring our engineering and manufacturing further education courses and apprenticeships.

Our industry standard training centre perfectly reflects the type of facilities you will find in a workplace, including:

  • Garage Workshop with all the latest diagnostic equipment and ramps to carry out light vehicle maintenance
  • Custom-built Welding and Fabrication Area
  • Electrical Workshop with individual bays
  • Open space dedicated to milling and turning
  • Hand Fitting Area for foundation and engineering techniques
Do you…

Want work on real vehicles and engines learning the fundamentals of motor vehicle service and repair?

Are you…

Ready for a hands on learning experience leading to skills and a nationally recognised qualification desired by many employers?

You will…

Be able to choose from different specialisms like bodywork and paintwork, engine mechanics, panels and fabrication or welding.

Do you…

Want to develop skills in mechanical and electrical fault-finding, learn how to diagnose and solve problems and even take apart and rebuild an engine.

Need help with your application?

Request a call back and we'll talk you through it.

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Get your fresh Starbucks at our Inspire Café

Located in the Inspire Centre, our Inspire Café sells Starbucks beverages plus a range of sandwiches and snacks. It is open to students, staff and visitors to the Inspire Centre.

Where to find us
The Inspire Café can be found in the Inspire Centre, at our campus on Francis Street, Halifax.

Food and drink available
Within the café you can find a range of sandwiches, paninis, cold drinks and Starbucks beverages, plus a range of other snacks.

Loyalty card
We offer an Inspire Café loyalty card, for every Starbucks drink you purchase you will be given a stamp and once you have collected 8 stamps you will get a free drink on us!

G Floor

If our Digital Skills and Media students are not in DigiHub they may find themselves on our top floor. 

This is also home to our Business suite and many Apprentices will spend their college hours here with 1 to 1s or group sessions.

Home to:
  • Digital Skills & Media
  • Business & Enterprise
  • Apprenticeships
F Floor

Our University Centre is located on F Floor and is home to all Higher Education students and staff. 

Home to:

  • University Centre
  • Professional Studies
  • Teacher Education
  • Access to HE
  • Curriculum Support
  • Skills for Life
E Floor

This is home to our Health and Social Care Students.

Here you will find a dentistry room with working chair and tools, a pharmacy, a hospital room and nursery style classroom for Childcare students.

Home to:

  • Health & Social Care
  • Early Years & Childhood Professions
  • Dental Nursing
D Floor

D Floor is home to our student run D Cafe.

Run by Employability and Life Skills students, the cafe provides them with skills for the future as well as providing you with a nice coffee and cake. 

Home to:

  • Maths and English
  • Employability & Life Skills
  • D Cafe
  • ESOL
  • Job Centre Plus
C Floor

Our business support, executive suite and meeting rooms are all found on C floor. This floor is restricted for student entry unless permission is granted. 

Home to:

  • Business Support
  • Executive Suite
  • Meeting Rooms
  • External Funding
B Floor

Here you will find The Full Works Salon, a hair and beauty salon run by staff and students; with affordable treatments for you and your friends.

One of our two Learning Centres is also on B Floor and has plenty of PCs for drop-in use as well as bookable rooms for collaboration and quiet study.

Home to:

  • Full Works Salon
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Multi Faith Room
  • 14-16 Suite
  • Students Union
  • Learning Centre
A Floor

A Floor is home to our state-of-the-art DigiHub and Trade Academy. Our Digital Skills, Computing and Media students will spend a lot of their time here in the music studio, photography studio or iMac Suite.

Students of our construction courses will find our Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery workshops. You will also find Cuisine 1893, our very own restaurant standard kitchen, where our hospitality and catering students will train. 

Home to:

  • Reception
  • Cuisine 1893
  • DigiHub
  • Enrolment Suite
  • Learner Services
  • Trade Academy
Inspire Centre

The Inspire Centre is home to our Sport students. With a fitness suite, rock climbing wall, sports hall and outdoor pitches there’s plenty of opportunities to get stuck into a new sport or fitness regime.

The Inspire Centre also hosts our second Learning Centre and our Animal Care students will also find their animals in the various classrooms dedicated to them, or in the outdoor hutches. Facilities for our Public Services, Outdoor Education, Electrical, Plumbing and Engineering courses are also found in the Inspire Centre. Plus you can grab a coffee from Starbucks on your way out!

Home to:

  • Sports & Fitness
  • Animal Care
  • Learning Centre
  • Outdoor Pitches

We may look a little different!

You might have noticed we recently made some changes to the look of our website but don’t worry you can still find all the courses and information you need!

Here are some quick links below