Motor Vehicle

On a Motor Vehicle course at SERC, you’ll learn how vehicles work and how to maintain and repair them. Through hands-on learning, you’ll gain the skills needed to work with different types of vehicles, with courses focussed on light vehicles, heavy vehicles such as lorries, agricultural machinery or construction plant maintenance.

Our courses cover vehicle systems, engine diagnostics, and repair techniques as well as learning about safety regulations.

Successful students in Motor Vehicle studies can move into employment as mechanics and technicians, or garage managers, or the more advanced courses can lead to roles in manufacturing and engineering in the motorsport industry.

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Why study Motor Vehicle at SERC

Get hands-on experience diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicles using industry-standard tools and equipment. You’ll learn how modern vehicle systems work, build confidence in workshop practices and safety, and develop the skills employers look for — with clear routes into apprenticeships, employment or higher-level study.

Vehicle Systems & Mechanics

Understand how engines, transmissions, steering, suspension and braking systems operate — and how faults occur.

Diagnostics & Electrical

Use diagnostic equipment to identify issues, interpret data and work confidently with modern electrical and electronic systems.

Workshop Skills

Build practical competence using tools and workshop procedures — from servicing and inspections to component replacement.

Safety & Good Practice

Learn safe working habits, correct lifting and handling, risk awareness and professional standards in the workshop.

Progression & Careers

Prepare for roles such as Vehicle Technician, MOT Tester (with further requirements), Automotive Electrician, Diagnostic Technician or progression into apprenticeships and higher-level study.

Available Courses

Explore our diverse range of courses designed to ignite your passion and enhance your skills, offering a dynamic learning experience tailored to your interests and goals.

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What our students say

Hear from recent students about their experience at SERC — teaching, support, and progression opportunities.

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Natasha Kennedy

Level 2 Traineeship in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
“We get to work on normal road cars; we’ve learnt how to change tires, balance car wheels, replace and modify electrical components, exhausts, and suspensions.”
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The motor workshops are great and I like that I am getting hands on experience learning more about mechanics.

Sean McCaffery

Vehicle and Maintenance Repair (Light Vehicle) - Apprenticeship NI (Level 3)
“I applied to do an apprenticeship at SERC because I had a keen interest in motor vehicles and liked the idea of learning the trade whilst also earning money and gaining work experience all at the same time.”
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Ciaran Brennan

Ciaran Brennan

Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Heavy Vehicle)
“Learning on the job and in college suits me in that I am continually building on my knowledge. I like the variety of the apprenticeship as one day I could be working on a heavy vehicle and another day, working on a van.”
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5 Mar

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4 Jun

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1 Sept

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