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MOTOR VEHICLE

DRIVE YOUR AMBITIONS FORWARD

If you’re serious about a career

in the motor vehicle industry,

studying at Sparsholt will get

you on the road to success.

We’ve invested heavily in our

motor vehicle and engineering

department with brand new,

state-of-the-art workshops

and classrooms.

Working in these facilities

and with our team of expert

lecturers you will gain real industry

experience - giving you a jump

start in your career or onto

higher-level study.

• Industry standard facilities

• Expert lecturers

• Industry links for work

experience and employment

• Supportive team atmosphere

• Good progression to work and

higher education

Why Sparsholt?

Callum Kimber

Motor Vehicle graduate and previous

student at Kings’ School Winchester

Sparsholt’s a nice place to be where you’re treated like an adult and you couldn’t ask for better tutors.

I’ve got a job at a Volkswagen garage in Hedge End and I can’t wait to start!

Jump Start Your Future

pass rate on all Motor Vehicle courses

Last year the majority of students progressed into employment and further study and training either at a university or other education establishments. Other students chose to complete an Apprenticeship at either Sparsholt College or Andover College.

Studying at Sparsholt helps you choose your specialism for your career:

• Diagnostic• Auto electrical • Motorcycle repairs• Heavy goods mechanic• Agricultural technician • Marine engineer • Technical service receptionist• Technician • Sales representative• Demonstrator• Service receptionist• Parts and store manager

My Road to Success

97%

FACILITATING YOUR FUTURE

Sparsholt’s brand new Engineering Centre features

• Three workshops

• Dedicated welding and fabrication workshop

• Viewing gallery

• Large multi-purpose classrooms

• Apprentice training room

• Dual-control car

• Fleet of go-karts

• Rally car

• Fully equipped tool kit cages

• Land Rovers for off-road projects

• Industry standard ramps

• Diagnostic testing kits

• Tyre fitting and balancing equipment

• Wheel alignment kits

Learn to drive

With driving lessons

in a dedicated dual-control

car we’ll give you the

hands-on experience to get

on the road safely.

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Industry Links

We have links with a great range of vehicle body shops, manufacturers and suppliers to the automotive industry, and our students enjoy regular access to industry relevant work experience.

From wheel alignment specialists, to national tyre suppliers and of course the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) our awarding body, we work directly with the trade to really get your career moving.

Industry Trips and Visits

Sparsholt Motor Vehicle students don’t just work in the brand new workshops, they also go on industry trips and visits to places such as the World Rally Championships, Moto GP, Auto Sport International Show, Santa Pod drag racing, MACH Engineering Show, Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Sunseeker Rally, Mercedes World, Silverstone education centre and Griffon Hoverwork.

Courses

FULL-TIME

Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles

Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance

(with EAL Certificate of Engineering)

PART-TIME

Introduction to Welding

Level 2 Award in MIG Welding

Abrasive Wheels

ARC Welding

Gas Welding

MIG Welding

APPRENTICESHIPS

Vehicle Fitting – Fast-Fit

Vehicle Maintenance and Repairat our sister College in Andover

01962 776441

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How to Apply

It’s easy to apply online – just visit our website at sparsholt.ac.uk

where you can either fill in an electronic application form or

download a PDF version. You’ll also find an application form in

the back of our course guide.

Open DaysVisit sparsholt.ac.uk

to find out dates and

pre-register now!