95% would recommend NESCol to others.
Vehicle Technologies
Bringing Vehicle Technologies to life.
Courses
Turn your love of cars into a career. The automotive industry is constantly evolving, with the shift towards electric and hydrogen vehicles creating even more opportunities.
At NESCol, you’ll work on real vehicles with specialist equipment in our automotive workshops. Industry-experienced staff will guide you as you learn maintenance and repair skills to keep drivers safe and get their cars back on the road.
Our strong industry links also provide valuable opportunities to connect with employers and explore work experience or apprenticeship pathways.
View all full-time vehicle technologies 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.
13%
increase in vehicle technician salaries over the past two years¹
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.
42m
vehicles on UK roads in 2024²
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 4,000 full-time students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2024-2025 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
"A very supportive and welcoming community of staff from all departments and students."
96% feel safe and secure at College.
"Good variety of skills taught across the curriculum."
93% feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace.
"I enjoyed my time at College and feel it will open more opportunities for me."
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Gavin Easton
Adult returner Gavin joined NESCol to pursue his dreams of an automotive career, leading to a Modern Apprenticeship at RS Auto Montrose. 40-year-old Gavin Easton lives in Montrose and has…
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Rafal Tendera
Rafal completed an automotive apprenticeship through Station Garage in Mintlaw and NESCol, and aspires to work in the motorsports industry. 20-year-old Rafal Tendera was originally born in Psczyna, Poland. He…
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Automotive students explore career opportunities with L&I Eaton
Automotive students recently gained valuable insight into working in a car repair centre with a visit to L&I Eaton’s Aberdeen site. Fourteen students from this year’s Level 1 Diploma in…
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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: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)