Free Level 3 Motorsport Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Course in Shoreham-By-Sea. Classes run at Northbrook College, full-time during the day. To join, you must have completed Level 2 Motorsport with at least 80% attendance and a merit pass. English and maths GCSEs are also required. Over one year, you'll develop practical skills across a range of vehicle systems, alongside theoretical knowledge covering scientific and mathematical principles and electronics. The course includes attending professional race meetings.
Who this course is for
p This course will prepare you for roles in engineering design production testing and management in the exciting world of motorsport. You will gain practical skills with a range of vehicle systems as well as theoretical knowledge including scientific and mathematical principles and electronics. /p p You will learn how to remove and replace vehicle components and gain an understanding of vehicle maths and science. The course includes attending professional race meetings and in addition to investigating current technologies you will become familiar with the industry structure and motorsport event regulations. /p p Our Shoreham Airport Campus offers a truly unique learning experience; Motorsport Aero and Motor Vehicle students work
Entry requirements
To join this course you must have successfully completed Level 2 Motorsport with an 80 attendance record and a pass with merit. English and maths GCSEs are also required.
What you will learn
You'll remove and replace vehicle components across a range of motorsport systems.
You'll apply vehicle maths and science to real engineering problems.
You'll study electronics as they relate to motorsport vehicles.
You'll develop knowledge of engineering design, production, and testing processes.
You'll attend professional race meetings as part of your training.
You'll build understanding of management principles within the motorsport industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at Northbrook College. The course combines theoretical study with workshop-based activity, covering vehicle systems, electronics, and the science behind motorsport engineering. Assessment is through the IMI Extended Diploma framework, which includes practical tasks and written work. Attending professional race meetings is also part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northbrook College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Motorsport mechanic: servicing and repairing competition vehicles
Vehicle technician: working on specialist or performance cars
Race team engineer: supporting technical operations at race events
Motorsport production technician: building and preparing race vehicles
Automotive diagnostic technician: fault-finding on complex vehicle systems
Motorsport test technician: evaluating vehicle performance and data
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Motorsport Engineering: a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to move into engineering or technical management roles.
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automotive or Motorsport Engineering: deepens technical knowledge and can lead toward a degree.
Degree in Motorsport Engineering: for those aiming at senior engineering or design roles within the industry.
