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Automotive Careers

The Automotive industry is a vital part of the UK economy. There were over 1.7 million cars built in the UK last year and the auto sector employes more than 800,000 people. The auto industry is a very innovative environment – always looking for new and improved technology for consumers to drive safely and sustainably.  Take a look at our courses we have available to help you get into the automotive industry.

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Fundamental Inspection Testing and Initial Verification

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Inspection and Testing

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Portable Appliance Testing

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC USW

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Update to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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Electrical Engineering L3 Enhanced Programme

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Engineering Technologies L1 Diploma

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Mechanical Engineering L3 Sub Diploma

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Construction Plant Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

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Construction – Plant Maintenance L2 Apprenticeship

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Transport Maintenance L1 Diploma

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Electric Hybrid Vehicle maintenance L2 L3

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LGV training

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MOT Testing

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Electric Hybrid Vehicle maintenance L2 L3

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Parametric Modelling Level 2 Award

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Parametric Modelling Level 1 Award

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Global 8D

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IOSH Managing Safely Refresher

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Building Services Engineering HNC

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CMI L7 Strategic Management and Leadership

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CMI L5 Diploma Management and Leadership

21/12/2017

CMI L5 Certificate Management and Leadership

21/12/2017

CMI L5 Award Management and Leadership

21/12/2017

CMI L3 Award First Line Management

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CMI Chartered Manager

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2D Computer Aided Design Level 2 Award

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Electrical Installation L2

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Pneumatics and Hydraulics

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Lean Construction

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Lean for Leaders

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

25/02/2016

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

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18th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations

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CNC – An Introduction

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Engineering Technologies L2 Diploma

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Electrical Engineering L3 Sub Diploma

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Electrical Engineering L3 Enhanced Programme

04/02/2016

Engineering Technologies L1 Diploma

04/02/2016

Mechanical Engineering L3 Sub Diploma

04/02/2016

Mechanical Engineering L3 Enhanced Programme

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Mechanical Engineering HNC Pearson

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC Pearson

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering HND Top up

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Mechanical Engineering HND Top up

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Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

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Technical Award in Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis Tracked

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Construction Plant Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

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MOT Testing

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Electric Hybrid Vehicle maintenance L2 L3

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Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L3

16/02/2017

Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L2

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Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

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Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L2 Apprenticeship

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Construction Plant Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

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Construction – Plant Maintenance L2 Apprenticeship

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Transport Maintenance L1 Diploma

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LGV training

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MOT Testing

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Electric Hybrid Vehicle maintenance L2 L3

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Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L3

16/02/2017

Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L2

16/02/2017

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair L2 Diploma

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Transport Maintenance L1 Diploma

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MOT Testing

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Electric Hybrid Vehicle maintenance L2 L3

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Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L3

16/02/2017

Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L2

16/02/2017

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

16/02/2017

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L2 Apprenticeship

16/06/2016

Basic Vehicle Maintenance

25/02/2016

Technical Award in Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis Tracked

15/02/2016

Construction Plant Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

15/02/2016

Construction – Plant Maintenance L2 Apprenticeship

04/02/2016

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair L2 Diploma

04/02/2016

Transport Maintenance L1 Diploma

20/09/2021

Automotive Refrigerant Handling

05/01/2021

MOT Testing

21/09/2020

Electric Hybrid Vehicle maintenance L2 L3

16/02/2017

Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L3

16/02/2017

Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Maintenance L2

16/02/2017

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

16/02/2017

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance L2 Apprenticeship

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15/02/2016

Construction Plant Maintenance L3 Apprenticeship

04/02/2016

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair L2 Diploma

04/02/2016

Transport Maintenance L1 Diploma

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Latest regional data including Bridgend, Cardiff and Swansea.

1049

Currently employed

1080

Job opportunities

£46,566.00

Average wage

£23.88

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CF31 3DF

Pencoed,
Bridgend
CF35 5LG

Queens Road South,
Bridgend Industrial Estate
CF31 3UR

Castle Street,
Maesteg
CF34 9UN

01656 302 302
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