Canterbury College - Motor Vehicle

We’ll provide you with the expert training and industry-standard facilities to jump-start a career in motor vehicle maintenance.

Our workshop has vehicles and equipment found in professional garages. Students are able to get under the bonnet of our cars and apply theory learnt in the classroom. Our experienced lecturers pass on professional knowledge and industry links.

Lewis Jennings

"It's very interesting to see the inner workings of a vehicle. It's great to have a wide variety of advanced equipment to use and it's really enriching to be able to do what you love in a safe space at College."

Social Action Project

Motor Vehicle students took part in social action by volunteering for the Isle of Thanet Trees and Woods Initiative to plant new trees for the community and to improve the environment in local parks.

Kyle Sparrow

"I like the that all our tutors have industry experience and can offer their expertise to us. We get to work on a wide variety of vehicles from different manufactures and various types of diagnostic kits."

Career Prospects

Example: Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

Annual pay
£19,240 - £42,120

Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.

Across the UK the workforce is projected to contract by -13% over the period to 2027, losing -27,122 jobs. In the same period, 48% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 99,190 job openings.

Role description

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, and repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.

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What's next?

If you are 16 to 18-years-old and want to explore your options then apply today.

Step 1 - Apply

Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway.

Step 2 - Interview

We will contact you with appropriate options for conducting your interview, either online or in person.

At your interview, we will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. It is also your opportunity to make sure that the pathway meets your goals and ambitions.

Read our guidance for applying to join us