Automotive & Motorsport Skills Centre

Interested in cars, bikes, or motorsport? Turn your passion into a career at our Automotive Skills Centre, one of the most advanced training facilities in the South West.

Get ready for industry

We believe the best way to learn is by doing. Therefore, our Automotive Skills Centre is designed to replicate real-world working environments. You’ll work with the latest diagnostic equipment, tooling, and IT systems to gain practical skills that employers look for.

You’ll have the chance to work on a range of vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, heavy goods vehicles (HGVS), and electric vehicles. This wide variety of experience gives you the confidence to hit the ground running in whatever path you choose.

What we offer

Fully equipped vehicle maintenance workshops
Advanced diagnostic and electronic systems
Welding workshops and fabrication bays
Body repair and refinishing areas
A dedicated Motorsport workshop

Join our Open Event

Come and see what makes Bridgwater College unique. Meet tutors, explore our college, and find the right path for you.

πŸ“† Wednesday 14 January 2026
πŸ•• 6pm – 8pm
πŸ“ Bridgwater College

Join the College Motorsport Race Team

If motorsport is your passion, there’s a unique opportunity waiting for you. Our College Motorsport Race Team competes at events across the UK, and students can apply to join the crew. Whether you’re working on engines, managing pit stops, or supporting behind the scenes, it’s a chance to experience motorsport from the inside and build serious industry connections along the way.

Automotive

Build the skills to drive your future. From careers in electric vehicle repair to custom design, our automotive courses offer a path towards limitless opportunities.

Student Support

Student Support provides the essential scaffolding that enables every learner toΒ overcome barriers,Β thrive academically, andΒ prepareΒ confidently for their next steps in life or work.

Apprenticeships

With over 120 apprenticeship programmes on offer, including Degree Apprenticeships, Government Apprenticeships, and NHS Apprenticeships, there’s a course to suit all learners.