Automotive
Earn while you learn with an Automotive Modern Apprenticeship.
The Automotive Modern Apprenticeship (MA) is available in three areas:
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Vehicle Paintwork Repair
- Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment
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Automotive Modern Apprentices started in Scotland in 2025/56¹
Apprenticeship overview
The Automotive MA combines paid employment with learning at NESCol.
Apprentices gain industry-recognised qualifications while also building practical workplace skills.
The Automotive MA framework outlines what apprentices need to learn and achieve to complete their apprenticeship.
It includes:
- One Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) at Level 3
- Two Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) at Level 2 and Level 3
- Core Skills
Download the Automotive MA framework diagram
The framework documents provide a full overview of the Automotive MA.
SCQF levels show the overall level of learning within the MA.
SCQF Level 6
Apprentices develop the skills and experience to work independently and take responsibility for day-to-day tasks.
- Vehicle Paintwork Repair
- Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment
SCQF Level 7
Apprentices build advanced technical skills and knowledge, with greater responsibility for their own work as well as others.
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Vehicle Paintwork Repair
- Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment
A typical Automotive MA lasts four years.
Aberdeen Altens Campus
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Vehicle Paintwork Repair
- Vehicle Body Repair and Alignment
Fraserburgh Campus
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
The Sector Skills Council for the Automotive MA is the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Get in touch
For more information on becoming or employing a Modern Apprentice, please contact the MA team.
Telephone: 01346 586110
Email: MATeam@nescol.ac.uk
Resources
Apprenticeships.Scot
Apprenticeships.Scot
Modern Apprenticeship Guide
¹ Skills Development Scotland (2026)