Level 3 Motorsport Engineering

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Motorsport Engineering

Study Mode

Full Time

Start Date, Location

Sep 2025, Chippenham

Duration

2 years

Cost

£.00

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Course Overview

This full-time, two year course provides a specialist practical pathway into motorsport engineering. If you have a strong interest in motorsport and/or performance vehicles, this bespoke course allows you to combine theory and applied practical learning in an immersive workshop environment, to take your skills to the next level. The course is usually timetabled over three days per week at our Chippenham campus, which features a dedicated motorsport workshop equipped with a variety of performance vehicles, ramps, a racing simulator and a range of industry-standard equipment. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit our specialist training centre at Castle Combe race circuit, where the College’s motorsport race team is based.

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What will I learn?

While on this course, you’ll build your knowledge of motorsport vehicles through classroom and hands-on learning. This includes chassis systems, engines, transmission and electrical/electronic systems. You’ll also cover engineering subjects relating to tools, measuring equipment, materials and fabrication, and your practical learning will be complemented by a thorough understanding of the relevant applied maths and science.

You will also study health and safety and motorsport event regulations, giving you a broad picture of the industry.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 to include Science.
or
– Level 2 Motorsport Engineering and GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 5.

Study, Assessment and Qualifications

You will be assessed via online, written and practical assignments throughout the year.

Your final qualification will be a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Additional Costs and Information

You will be required to wear a Wiltshire College & University Centre Motorsport polo shirt whilst at college. When engaged in workshop activities, you must also be wearing College motorsport overalls and safety footwear. You will be supplied with eye protection and work gloves, as required.

In January we will visit Autosport International at the NEC; this is an important part of your introduction to the motorsport industry, and you will be required to cover the cost of transport and entry to the event.

All clothing can be ordered and paid for in the College’s online shop, together with payment for the Autosport International visit.

Many of our students choose to live in our accommodation, which is available for everyone over 16 at our Lackham campus. Lackham is three miles from Chippenham; the College cannot provide transport, but there are regular public buses between Lackham and Chippenham.

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