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- EN1FSSPZ25

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification No Qualification

Study mode Part time

Start date Aug 2025

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Course overview

This course is for senior-phase pupils who are still at school.

Future Skills: Automotive Innovation provides a hands-on practical learning experience and is ideal for young people interested in a career in the automotive industry.

The course is delivered in our specialist Automotive workshops where you will move every 9 weeks between light vehicle maintenance, vehicle paint refinishing and vehicle body repair. The units have been developed to include the latest electric and hybrid vehicle technologies which are in demand by employers. You will study Certificated Edinburgh College units. Completing this course will guarantee progression to a full-time course in one of these disciplines.

What you will learn

Introduction to Health and Safety in the Automotive Industry
Introduction to Engine Components and Operation
Introduction to Chassis and Drive Trains
Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology
Automotive Paint and Refinishing
Automotive Minor Panel Damage Repairs
Automotive Valeting and Detailing

Placement information

Introduction to Health and Safety in the Automotive Industry
Introduction to Engine Components and Operation
Introduction to Chassis and Drive Trains
Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology
Automotive Paint and Refinishing
Automotive Minor Panel Damage Repairs
Automotive Valeting and Detailing

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date
Sighthill Campus	Part time	18/08/25

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