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Whether you are looking to get back into work, upskill, retrain to change career entirely, get into university, start a new hobby, or gain skills for life, there is a course for you. Everything you need to create your brighter future is waiting for you at Weston College. 

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  • A mixture of classroom based lectures and/or online learning.
  • Support available via your own tutor to help you succeed.
  • As a Weston College student you'll also have access to all our facilities - including our Library, IT suite, welfare and employment support teams as well as the College canteen facilities. 
  • All the benefits of studying at Weston College - including exclusive student discounts.

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LATEST NEWS

rally

<p>Weston College will once again play host to the Brean Stages Rally scrutineering on Friday 26 January 2018.</p>

<p>Around 100 cars will be welcomed at the College’s South West Skills Campus on Locking Road for the pre-rally scrutineering. This event involves the cars being checked by inspectors from the event organisers to ensure they are up to standard for the event.</p>

<p>This event provides the College’s motorsport students with the opportunity to meet and speak to people in the industry, and get the chance to learn about the process from the experts.</p>

<p>The rally organisers, Club Rallysport West, will also get to take advantage of the College's&nbsp;£1 million Automotive Technology Centre facilities, which offer industry-standard facilities. Members of the public are also invited to view the scrutineering free of charge between 1pm – 6pm.</p>

<p>Chris Priest, Subject Area Manager for Motor Vehicle at Weston College, said: “The fact that Brean Stages Rally consistently chooses Weston College over other available options is a huge complement to our facilities, staff and students here, in particular at our Automotive Training Centre.”</p>

<p>The rally itself is due to take place on 27th and 28th January at Brean Leisure Park. The competition consists of 12 stages, which have been split into six per day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From mid-day entry and exit from the Skills Campus will be through the main barrier. The Automotive Training Centre car park is closed.</p>

Carbase mechanics

<p>​Recently we&nbsp;visited Carbase to check up on our five new Automotive apprentices and find out about the growing need for mechanics in the UK.</p>

<p>The UK motor industry is a fast-paced and exciting sector, and now is the perfect time to become a qualified Automotive technician. Read on to find out why…</p>

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<h2>It’s a secure job</h2>

<p>Cars, motorbikes and other vehicles have been around for hundreds of years, and they’re not going away soon! Even with new technologies such as hybrid, carbon neutral, and driverless, there will always be a requirement technicians to service, MOT and repair them. Weston College is already looking to the future of Automotive repair with its <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/news/electric-car-joins-college-fleet">new electric vehicle fleet</a>.</p>

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<h2>Automotive skills are useful</h2>

<p>You’ll be able to repair your own car, which could save you, your family and friends lots of money! You could also use your skills to start your own garage or become self-employed, or use the skills you’ve learned to earn money in addition to your current job.</p>

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<h2>It pays well</h2>

<p>The average salary for automotive service technician/mechanics is just short of £20,000 per year. Specialising in an area such as 4x4, hybrid or electric vehicles can boost this salary by as much as £5,000 to £10,000. Technicians working on high-end engines can earn a lot of money…</p>

<p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/course-subject-areas/motor-ve… here to find out more about careers in the motor industry.</a></p>

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<h2>Entering into the auto industry is easier than you think</h2>

<p>We work closely with local businesses to give our students real working experience of the automotive industry, which puts them ahead of the competition when it comes to applying for jobs. As well as Carbase, the largest used car garage in the Bristol area, we support companies such as Howards Motor Group and Mill Autos in meeting their training needs.</p>

<p><strong>We have courses starting all year round for all ages and abilities...</strong></p>

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