Automotive &
Engineering
Courses
You will learn and hone your Automotive & Engineering skills within specialised buildings including Gwenvor, Seaton and Valency, all purpose-built centres for trade skills and engineering offering a wide range of Automotive & Engineering courses.
Industry leading facilities
Purpose-built workshops and teaching rooms provide the resources to develop the knowledge needed for a successful career. You will benefit from the College's promotion of excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) including the £7million South West Institute of Technology Valency building.
There are many opportunities to visit manufacturing and maintenance companies as part of your studies to reinforce your understanding of industrial practices. We also encourage, support and facilitate work placements for all learners to further enhance your knowledge and employability.
Click above to watch our film on studying Automotive & Engineering at Truro and Penwith College and the career and university opportunities available.
The knowledge gained on your course will give you skills to successfully gain a job in industry or progress to higher education.
Steve Piff - Programme Team Leader, Automotive & Engineering at Penwith College
a variety of courses
Our courses in this department range from an A Level in Electronics and Engineering Diplomas to Mechatronic Apprenticeships. Whatever your ability, background or gender, we have a practical Automotive and Engineering course that will build your knowledge and experience in this fast-developing field.
practical learning
On one of our engineering or mechanics courses, you’ll be practicing your trade in our purpose-built workshops. Our courses are geared towards giving you the skills and practical knowledge you need to do well in the working world. Taught by tutors who have years of industry experience under their belts, you’ll gain specialist insights to help you get ahead in your chosen career path.
apprenticeships
Alternatively, you can enrol in our Apprenticeship programme and earn a real wage while you learn in a working role. Under the tuition and coaching of an industry professional, you’ll develop your skills by working on real projects all while gaining a qualification.
Select a pathway
Apprenticeship Standard: Machining Technician L3
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering
IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Welding Bootcamp
IMI Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness
Apprenticeship Standard: Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician L3
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
HNC Manufacturing Engineering
Apprenticeship Standard: Autocare Technician L2
Apprenticeship Standard: Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician L3
Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Technician (Mechatronics Maintenance Technician) L3
Apprenticeship Standard: Metal Fabricator L3
Apprenticeship Standard: Engineering Operative L2
Apprenticeship Standard: Machining Technician L3
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge)
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
HNC/D Space Technologies
HNC/D Manufacturing Engineering
HNC Manufacturing Engineering
HNC Space Technologies
HNC/D Mechanical Engineering
HNC Mechanical Engineering
City & Guilds Computer Aided Design (CAD) Level 1 (Solidworks)
City & Guilds Computer Aided Design (CAD) Level 2 (Solidworks)
Welding Bootcamp
IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
