95% of full-time students would recommend NESCol to others
Automotive
Your future starts here.
Courses
Turn your love of cars into a career. Work on real vehicles with specialist equipment in our automotive workshops, with courses led by industry-experienced staff.
The automotive industry is exciting and constantly evolving as new technologies are developed. With the energy transition, the move towards electrical and hydrogen vehicles will create even more career opportunities and skills to learn.
Our courses will give you the maintenance and repair skills to help keep drivers safe and get their vehicles back on the road.
View all full-time automotive courses
As well as a host of full-time courses, we also offer part-time courses in automotive where you can study at a location near you with daytime, evening and weekend options.
30 million
vehicles are serviced each year¹
I wanted the opportunity to change direction and that’s why I decided to go back to College. I’m a bit older than most of the other students in the class and I’ve had to balance family life with college work and working part-time but I managed.”
Leam Antonio
Leam worked in the construction industry, then successfully completed Diploma in Automotive Maintenance & Repair Principles (Level 1) at NESCol and is now considering his options in self-employment and further study.
Career opportunities
Engineer, Garage Manager, Motor Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Breakdown, Motor Vehicle Fitter, Motor Vehicle Parts Person, Motor Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Body Repairer and Vehicle Spray Painter.
8,500
motor mechanics employed in Scotland²
Where you can study
At Fraserburgh and Altens campuses our students learn in surroundings that replicate the world of work — from automotive workshops, complete with spray booths, to professional welding facilities and much more. A major focus is on developing the College’s resources dedicated to energy transition, with exciting investment plans.
Study Automotive in Aberdeen
- 500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen Altens Campus houses many of the engineering, construction and automotive courses on offer.
Study Automotive in Fraserburgh
- 950+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
The bright and modern Fraserburgh Campus provides a fantastic environment for NESCol students, staff and visitors.
Study part-time
Part-time courses are offered at locations throughout the region.
What our students think
More than 3,000 students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2023-2024 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
“The quality of education here is very high.”
96% of full-time students feel safe and secure at College
“I am happy to be part of the NESCol community. The staff are of a very supportive nature.”
92% of full-time students feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace
“I've loved learning about how the industry works and getting a better insight into what I can do.”
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.
¹ Source: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
² Source: Oxford Economics