Automotive
Start your engines and shape your future
Love cars? Obsessed with motorsport? Dream of turning your passion into a career? At Coleg Gwent, our hands-on automotive courses give you the skills and experience to do just that.
Whether you’re into fixing engines, restoring bodywork, or pushing performance to the limit, there’s a course here for you – and a workshop waiting with your name on it.
Train in the fast lane
Learn in some of the most advanced automotive training facilities in Wales, with expert tutors who’ve worked in the industry and know what it takes to succeed. Wherever you see yourself in the industry, you’ll find the tools, technology and support to get you there.
You’ll get stuck into real vehicles, real kit, and real experiences in:
- A specialist car spraying booth – the only one of its kind in Wales
- Our Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) centre
- A fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles
- A Motorbike Dyno Rolling Road to test power and performance
Learn the skills to service, repair, and maintain a wide range of vehicles – from diagnostics and electrics to engines and servicing. Perfect if you’re looking to work in a garage, dealership or even run your own business.
If you’ve got an eye for detail and a steady hand, our accident repair and car spraying courses will teach you how to restore vehicles to their former glory. You’ll master bodywork, welding, refinishing and paintwork using industry-grade tools and techniques.
For those dreaming of the pit lane, our motorsports courses focus on high-performance engineering – from engine tuning and race car setup to aerodynamics and prep for competition. You’ll work on real race vehicles and gain experience that takes you trackside.
Where can it take you?
With accredited qualifications under your belt, you’ll be ready to impress employers across the automotive industry – or continue developing your skills with further training.
Whether you’re into classic cars, motorbikes, electric vehicles or Formula 1, there’s a route for you. Our courses open the door to careers in:
- Vehicle repair and diagnostics
- Bodywork and paint refinishing
- Motorsport engineering
- Car spraying and restoration
- Specialist electric and hybrid maintenance
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“I’ve never done any work on cars before, so I was nervous coming to college, but everyone was so welcoming. The facilities here are just like a commercial garage with lots of cars for us to practice on. I’ve learnt so much in the space of a year!”
Take the wheel and drive your career forward
If you love cars, mechanics, or motorsport, turn your passion into a profession with our expert-led training.
Whether you want to repair, maintain, or modify vehicles, we’ll help you get there with our exciting range of full-time and part-time automotive courses.