Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Why take this course?
This course will provide you with a valuable insight into basic car maintenance, boosting your confidence and skills when it comes to fundamental techniques.
What you will experience
You will get to grips with essential practical work, whilst developing a good understanding of the benefits of effective vehicle maintenance.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
What you will need
All students will require a boiler suit, safety boots and safety glasses..
Fee Waiver (Remission of Fees)
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are: in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
Student Stories
Leam Antonio
Automotive
Diploma in Automotive Maintenance & Repair Principles (Level 1)
“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.”
Read more about Leam's story
Vince Groat
Automotive
Diploma in Automotive Accident Repair & Principles
“College gave me the start I needed in the automotive industry. The lecturers helped me get my apprenticeship and from there I built up my knowledge and experience between my time at work and in College.”
Read more about Vince's story
Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
Please note that this service will only accept credit or debit card payment for the full course fee.
If you are eligible for Remission of Fees then you must complete this booking form and supply the relevant fee waiver documents to one of our Campuses or Centres. Some courses are not eligible for fee waiver applications. For further information please contact our Student Advice Centre.
Fraserburgh Campus
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Starts 04 Feb 2025
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Duration 6 weeks
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Day Tuesday
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Time 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Course Code QQNCN-E243A
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Fees £120.00
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
Part-time Booking Form
Waiver 1 Form
Employer Booking Form
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We therefore advise you that all start dates and times listed on the website are at all times accurate, and should be used as your main point of reference before booking your course.
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