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Instructor and students collaborating on an engine repair project, focusing on mechanical details in a hands-on learning session.

About the Art and Design Department

Welcome to the Automotive Department at Glasgow Kelvin College. Our department is dedicated to providing high-quality, practical training for anyone interested in a career in the motor vehicle industry. We offer a range of courses in areas such as vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, accident repair, paintwork, and bodywork.

Students benefit from learning in well-equipped, industry-standard workshops under the guidance of experienced tutors. Our programmes are designed to build both technical skills and a solid understanding of automotive systems, ensuring you are well-prepared for employment or further study.

We offer recognised qualifications, including IMI and City & Guilds diplomas, and provide clear progression routes to apprenticeships or advanced courses. Whether you are new to the field or looking to enhance your existing skills, our supportive environment will help you achieve your goals in the automotive sector.

Automotive Courses

Three students in black overalls laughing and holding tools while standing in front of a green car in the workshop.
Student in a black overall holding a diagnostic tool in an automotive workshop, surrounded by mechanical equipment.
Three students working together under the hood of a car, using tools to inspect and repair an engine.
Students in a workshop working on a blue Glasgow Kelvin College-branded kit car, focusing on different repair areas.
Instructor and students collaborating on an engine repair project, focusing on mechanical details in a hands-on learning session.
Instructor assisting a student as they use diagnostic equipment under the hood of a car in an automotive workshop.
Student in a black overall smiling while working on a car engine, with a workshop setup in the background.
Student in a black overall inspecting a car engine, leaning in closely to examine the mechanical components.
Automotive instructor guiding two students in overalls as they work on a mechanical component in a workshop.
Student working on the front wheel of a Glasgow Kelvin College-branded kit car, checking its alignment and assembly.
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