New Motor Sports Diplomas now available
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Motor Sport
BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Motor Sport Technology
These fantastic new courses are for anyone aged 16 years and over, interested in gaining technical knowledge and skills along with diagnostic techniques for today's modern motor vehicle industry.
For through practical experience and theory knowledge this course will lead to a wide variety of job opportunities in the motorsport industry. This course prepares learners to progress straight into work or go onto a University course. Practical job role options immediately after the course include
- Working with rally teams
- Vehicle Testing
- Upgrading engines
- Vehicle design
- Vehicle management; this course is ideal for those intending to proceed to management positions
See our latest Race Day at Brands Hatch
why this qualification?
The Level 3 will lead to roles at a higher level in the workplace and provide a stepping stone to a foundation degree or HNC or HND. It is a BTEC qualification allowing school leavers to move on from the Level 2 achieved at GCSE. It also includes maths, science, ICT and electronics modules related to the motor vehicle industry.
Recently, 14 Motor Vehicle students modified a Ford Puma vehicle in preparation for the Santa Pod Raceway drag race meeting.
The Vehicle and Maintenance Repair students modified the Ford Puma, completely stripping and transforming it in line with guidelines from the MSA (Motor Sports Council) regulations to be race ready. These modifications included new seat belts & seats, fitting track day tyres, adding a roll cage, stripping the door interior, taking out the headlights and windows and fitting perspex instead of glass and cameras ready to film the action on the day.
why carshalton college?
The College has
- all the latest equipment and vehicles to perform routine maintenance on tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and electrical systems, as well as removing & replacing engine units and diagnostics
- 2 large workshops
- 30 small to medium sized cars including a 4x4 Vauxhall, Ford and Renault models
- Team of staff who are industry experts
There are a variety of Full-Time and Apprenticeships to choose.
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