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Turn your passion into a career and get hands-on experience in a real-life working environment with our automotive courses.

Automotive at Castleford College

If you’re enthusiastic about cars and motorcycles, studying a motor vehicle course with us could help you to turn your passion into a career.

In our superb, purpose-built, fully equipped motor vehicle workshops at our Castleford College, you’ll study towards qualifications in motor vehicle/ motorcycle engineering and body repair and refinishing.

You’ll be getting your hands dirty working on real cars and bikes, learning the skills needed for a career in the sector.

Key Points
  • Realistic working environment – the students work with the latest technology on real vehicles from a regular client base
  • Visits to various motor sports/motorcycle shows across the country
The atmosphere at the college is brilliant, the tutors are great, specially to those who have just started doing the course and need advice. After this I’m going to go down the apprenticeship route, preferably working on fire engines or in a garage with a fleet.
Naomh
Automotive

What’s New

Catch up with the latest news and events in Automotive at Castleford College...
Biffa selects Castleford College as its Apprenticeship training provider

Thursday, 21 September, 2023

A new academic year has begun at Castleford College with hundreds of students embarking on their next steps with us, including new apprentices Bailey and Nathan, undertaking their Level 3 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Apprenticeships. On hand to launch this new chapter for them were their employers, Biffa, who are keen supporters of the College’s apprenticeship offering.

Castleford College to host industry training roadshow

Tuesday, 14 February, 2023

Castleford College is set to host the next training roadshow of the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA), which aims to strengthen the skills of today’s technicians and support the education of the next generation.

Castleford College launches Electric and Hybrid Vehicle courses

Monday, 12 December, 2022

Castleford College is helping professionals and individuals stay ahead of the curve with its brand-new range of Electric and Hybrid vehicle courses.

I’m really enjoying the course, learning more and getting more into the workings of HGV’s. I really enjoy the Engineering unit as its more hands on and you can see what you have done.
Brooke
Automotive

Case Studies

What our students say about us...
The atmosphere at the college is brilliant, the tutors are great, specially to those who have just started doing the course and need advice. After this I’m going to go down the apprenticeship route, preferably working on fire engines or in a garage with a fleet.
Naomh
Level 2 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle
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I’m really enjoying the course, learning more and getting more into the workings of HGV’s. I really enjoy the Engineering unit as its more hands on and you can see what you have done.
Brooke
Level 2 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle
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I love the fact that it’s hand on and practical. It’s a great atmosphere down in the workshops and the course is great for developing your skills and building up your independence.
Scott
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies
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My name is Ethan James and I’m doing Level 2 Motorcycle maintenance. When I’ve finished at Wakefield College I’m hoping to get a job or apprenticeship as a motorcycle mechanic in a local garage or a motorcycle dealer and just work on bikes all the time.
Ethan
Level 2 Motorcycle Maintenance
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I love the fact that it’s hand on and practical. It’s a great atmosphere down in the workshops and the course is great for developing your skills and building up your independence.
Scott
Automotive
My name is Ethan James and I’m doing Level 2 Motorcycle maintenance. When I’ve finished at Wakefield College I’m hoping to get a job or apprenticeship as a motorcycle mechanic in a local garage or a motorcycle dealer and just work on bikes all the time.
Ethan
Automotive

The Feed

Our Automotive Body Repair students have been enjoying their Mirka Demonstration Day this morning with a welcome talk, technical demonstrations and hands-on experience using the Mirka Tools.
Our Automotive Body Repair students have been enjoying their Mirka Demonstration Day this morning with a welcome talk, technical demonstrations and hands-on experience using the Mirka Tools.
 
Automotive
19 April, 2023
Castleford College to host industry training roadshow
Castleford College to host industry training roadshow

Castleford College is set to host the next training roadshow of the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA), which aims to strengthen the skills of today’s technicians and support the education of the next generation.

As an IMI-approved member, the event will take place…

Automotive
13 February, 2023
What a fantastic evening at our Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Launch Event ⚡🚗
What a fantastic evening at our Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Launch Event ⚡🚗

We were beyond excited to speak to a wide range of employers about our brand-new courses and equipment, and how these could be the perfect avenue for upskilling their workforce.

Automotive
1 December, 2022
Huge thanks to Sophie from the National Tyre Distributors Association - NTDA, who came to give our students an informative talk on routes into the industry, tyre safety and more
Huge thanks to Sophie from the National Tyre Distributors Association - NTDA, who came to give our students an informative talk on routes into the industry, tyre safety and more
Automotive
17 November, 2022
Former motorcycle student racing to the top!
Former motorcycle student racing to the top!

Former Wakefield College motorcycle student, Ryan Firbank, now works for H.R.C ( Honda Racing Corporation)! Here is Ryan tending to the 2021 championship winning Honda Fireblade and with H.R.C Team Principal Havier Beltran and 2021 Superstock 1000 champion Tom Neave seated on the Honda Fireblade.

Automotive
22 November, 2021
AES UK LTD deliver new kit and training
AES UK LTD deliver new kit and training

Last Friday Tom from AES UK LTD (Automotive Equipment Solutions UK Ltd) delivered some updated training to some of our staff as well as delivering our new JOSAM Wheel alignment kit for the HGV department! An absolutely invaluable piece of kit for our learners to use and learn with industry standard…

Automotive
1 September, 2021

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