Saalro

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I'm 22 and want to study mechanics but i'm 101% confused.

I want a qualification that is recognised by companies and i just can't find the information i need.

I want a course that looks into depth, taking engines apart etc... but i don't think college covers this.

Anyway my point is everything is ****e lol and does anyone know anything that may help me?

Thanks

Smo_GSR

Not only is my name also Sam, but I am also 22 and also wanting to study Mechanics and in the same boat as you. I'm entirely confident working with cars and will quite happily whip the engine out of my Pulsar (again) in a number of hours - but I'm confused about where to go and what qualification I need.

Somebody help us!

Saalro

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That is slightly weird!

But yeah Somebody help us!

Thanks

Brun

With todays cars you will probably need a degree in IT

ryan33hks

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I'm 17 and just about to finish my level 2 mechanics course. Tbh I wouldnt recomend it as it's mostly health and safety. I've only ever stripped down an engine once and that was because I came in on an open day on a Saturday! It's good if you want to learn the really basic stuff. Most of the stuff I just learn off here though and just working on my own car. The benefitt is I can take my car in, fix punctures and set my tracking for free I also wontbe able to do level 3 in college as I'm struggling to find an apprenticeship

my94wrx

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don't know course you are on, but when i went to college, engine strip and rebuild was in level 1/2/3 just more in depth the higher the level you are in, i do agree about the health and safety that it takes up some time, unfortunately that's part of curriculum.

ryan33hks

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Level 1 was City and Guilds 4101 and my level 2 course is called IMI Level 2

KAS35RSTI

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You should look into doing Motorsports engineering.

belliott69

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another 22 year old here that is looking into it, nothing is easy to find out though.

mr_D

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try being in my boat. i lost my apprenticeship in my 3rd year due to company going bust and couldnt get in anywhere else. also the fact that the college i was with have no info on me getting my certifiactes so i could carry on, im 25 and have worked on cars since i was 17 and i cant get a mechanics course so i cant complete the thing i want to do.

unlucky they say

my94wrx

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what course were you doing?

SiofChester

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Speak to your local college - they are best placed to advise. I did an NVQ L2 in mechanics last year, quite good overall, but not enough time spent getting your hands dirty...

scarey

+1

KAS35RSTI

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I done Motorsports engineering whilst i was studying my computing degree at Kingston Uni as a side course when i was 20. Its more hands on then theoretical. We had work shops teaching us how to weld, remove engines, brakes & general servicing.

ryan33hks

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Think ill look into it, sounds good. My college has always said that motorsport colleges/courses are the same as the normal ones, it just try's to make them sound better. Are they much different? Sorry to knick the thread

HOWY

You could try typing in motorsport engineering course into google and you will get a load of degree courses (assuming you have the entry GCSE's etc) alternatively contact your local FE college.