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Travel and Tourism Travel & Tourism
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Travel Agent
ensure that when you leave • Cabin Crew
us, you’re ready for work, • Resort Manager
an apprenticeship or further • Tourism Planning Officer
study at university level. We
ask employers to tell us what Level 2 Certificate in Travel Services
they look for in new employees Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
and then make sure that our in Travel Services
students develop the key skills
and knowledge that puts them Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel
ahead of the competition. and Tourism
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
We also ensure that you have in Travel Services
the option to follow a career
pathway specific to particular University Degree
jobs. Where you start, which Higher Apprenticeship
route you take and how far
you go, will depend on you
and what you want to be in
the future.

For detailed course information
please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/travel-
tourism

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EXPLORE TRAVEL
AGENCY WINS
INDUSTRY AWARD

Thanks to the hard work of students, our travel agency,
Explore, was crowned the top college travel agency at the
Hays Independent Travel awards ceremony.

After only one year of operating, Explore has exceeded sales
targets to become the highest earning college travel agency
across the country. These efforts, along with excellent customer
service standards and exemplary education opportunities for the
industry, has earned them this prestigious award.

Running a commercial enterprise like this in college gives our
students the opportunity gain practical and realistic experiences
in a work environment. This enhances what they learn in the
classroom and gives them a competitive edge in the jobs market.

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Staff, students and corporate clients make use of the travel
agency located in the busy Heartspace of the Infirmary Road
campus, returning again and again to get great travel deals. In its
first year Explore has sold 785 accommodation nights and sent
683 passengers to destinations far and wide across the world.
Chris Oakes, Head of Hays Travel Independence Group explains:
“The workplace and work ethic of the team at Chesterfield
College is second to none. They have smashed their own
targets, however the award is not just about sales it’s about
working hard, attitude and collaboration - any new colleges
coming on board now visit Chesterfield, as it is the perfect
example and blueprint for our new college members. It is
a fantastic achievement and we are proud to work with an
agency that provides such a quality service at the same time
as developing the next generation of industry experts.”

VEHICLE
ACCIDENT
REPAIR AND
REFINISHING

155Vehicle Accident Repair and Refinishing

Our range of vehicle accident repair courses are
designed to give you the skills to become a qualified
vehicle body repair technician or vehicle refinishing
technician. You’ll be trained to work with the latest
technologies in our simulated workshop environment
and our industry trained and enthusiastic tutors will
equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need.

Courses at all levels give you hands-on, practical
experience working with the latest vehicle technology,
which is invaluable when entering full-time employment.
At Chesterfield College we benefit from strong links with
a number of employers in the vehicle accident repair
sector, meaning we know the skills they’re looking for
in future employees and can tailor our courses to meet
these needs.

£28,000 Salary

The average wage for a vehicle
technician is £21,500 and

can rise to £28,000 a year for
lead technicians.

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156 Vehicle Accident Repair and Refinishing

Diploma for the Introduction to Vehicle Technology

Level: Entry Level Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements.

Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair and Vehicle Refinishing

Level: 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: There are no formal entry requirements.

Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair (Body)

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: There are no formal requirements but students are advised to have
practical experience equivalent to a Level 1 qualification.

Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair (Paint)

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: There are no formal requirements but students are advised to have
practical experience equivalent to a Level 1 qualification.

Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair (Body)

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: There are no formal requirements but students are advised to have
practical experience equivalent to a Level 2 qualification.

Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair (Paint)

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: There are no formal requirements but students are advised to have
practical experience equivalent to a Level 2 qualification.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/vehicle-repair

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Facilities

Students wishing to learn how to
repair accident damaged vehicles will
be trained in one of three specially
equipped workshops next to the main
campus. You’ll be trained to the highest
standard, gaining industry recognised
qualifications whilst using some of the
latest technologies, equipment and
techniques that are used in the accident
repair industry today.

Whilst on one of our courses you’ll have
the opportunity to use and be trained on:

• Panel repair tools

• MIG/MAG welding equipment

• Computerised chassis alignment jig

• Industry standard spray booths

• Specialist paint mixing equipment

• Refinishing tools, spray guns and
paint application equipment

Thanks to the quality of training and
teaching we offer, our vehicle accident
repair centre was recently crowned
‘Educational Training Centre of the Year
2015’. We also encourage students to
use their skills outside of the classroom
and in the last three years we have
coached and trained one bronze and
two gold medal winning apprentices
in the auto part of the WorldSkills UK
competition.

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Vehicle Accident Repair Vehicle Accident
and Refinishing Repair - Body
Career Pathways
Choose this pathway for the
The range of courses we offer following careers:
have been carefully chosen to • Vehicle Body Repair Technician
ensure that when you leave • Workshop Supervisor/Controller
us, you’re ready for work, • Estimator
an apprenticeship or further • Body Shop Manager
study at university level. We
ask employers to tell us what Entry Level Diploma for the Introduction
they look for in new employees to Vehicle Technology
and then make sure that our
students develop the key skills Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Accident
and knowledge that puts them Repair and Refinishing (Body)
ahead of the competition.
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident
We also ensure that you have Repair (Body)
the option to follow a career Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
pathway specific to particular in Vehicle Body and Paint
jobs. Where you start, which
route you take and how far Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident
you go, will depend on you Repair (Body)
and what you want to be in Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
the future. in Vehicle Body and Paint

For detailed course information
please visit:

www.chesterfield.ac.uk/vehicle-
repair

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Vehicle Accident 16,000 Jobs
Repair - Paint
There are approximately 16,000
Choose this pathway for the motor vehicle body repair jobs in
following careers:
• Vehicle Paint Refinisher the East Midlands.
• Workshop Supervisor/Controller
• Estimator 8% Growth
• Body Shop Manager
There will be an estimated
Entry Level Diploma for the Introduction 8% increase in vehicle paint
to Vehicle Technology
technician jobs in East
Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Derbyshire in the next year.
Repair and Refinishing (Paint)

Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident
Repair (Paint)
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
in Vehicle Body and Paint

Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident
Repair (Paint)
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
in Vehicle Body and Paint

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VEHICLE ACCIDENT
REPAIR CASE STUDY

Blake Robey – Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair

Technician at Chartwell Vehicle Repair Centre

Blake Robey, gold medal winner in
automotive refinishing at the recent
national Skill Auto Competition part of
the WorldSkills UK competition, started
his journey to skills success in the
automotive workshops of Chesterfield
College. He is now working for Chartwells
in Derby refinishing prestige brands such
as Porsche, Bentley and Ferrari.

Blake’s skills were soon identified when
he joined college. He moved up a level
of study within a few weeks and soon
found himself an apprenticeship where he
was able to use what he had learnt in the
classroom out in the real world of work.

“Taking part in the competition
has boosted my confidence
and my career. It has opened
up so many prospects that
I didn’t have before. I have
proved what I am capable of to
myself and others and it feels
great to be recognised for the
work you do.”

VEHICLE
TECHNOLOGY

163Vehicle Technology

All of our courses have been designed to give you
the skills needed for a career in vehicle technology.
Each course has many practical elements and you’ll
get to work at our Lockoford Lane campus which has
purpose built workshops where you can gain hands-on
experience. Guest speakers from across the industry
will also help you to develop specialist knowledge in
your chosen area.

All of our tutors have years of industry experience
so they can teach you exactly what you need to
know to succeed in the industry. They also have
close links with employers in the local, regional and
national vehicle technology industry and can give
you advice about current employment opportunities.

£35,000 Salary

Starting salaries for motorsport
engineers are around £20,000 a
year and can rise to £35,000 and

over with experience.

5% Increase

Over the next four years jobs for
motor vehicle technicians in this
area are due to increase by 5%.

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Diploma for the Introduction to Vehicle Technology

Level: Entry Level Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Diploma in Vehicle Systems Maintenance

Level: 1 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: GCSE grades at F or above.

Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Level 1 qualification or relevant industry experience.

Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Level: 2 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Level 1 qualification or relevant industry experience.

Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles

Level: 3 Duration: 1 year
Entry requirements: Level 2 qualification or relevant industry experience.

£30,000 Salary

Motor vehicle breakdown engineers
can earn between £20,000 and
£30,000 a year in this area.

For detailed course information please visit:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/vehicle-technology

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TECHNOLOGY
Visit our website to watch the video:
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/ CASE STUDY
student-stories
Ben Barnicoat
Formula 3 driver for Hitech GP

I really enjoyed the Level 3 course,
it boosted my overall knowledge
of automotive technology and
engineering. That’s the whole
reason I wanted to do the course
really. I race at Formula 3 level for
Hitech GP and as such I wanted
to know more about the inner
workings of the car.

By learning more about cars in
general I can use my skills to

identify the problem if my car ever
breaks down or is failing. I can

then relay the information to the
team’s mechanics quickly which

saves time, something vitally
important when in a race!

It also gives me a plan B in life just
in case my racing doesn’t work

out, it gives me a solid set of skills
to fall back on. I’ve also made
loads of friends on the course
who I really value as when I’m

travelling the world racing it can
be difficult to make good friends

moving from place to place.

It’s been a great experience as the
facilities are fantastic. I could work

with cars, take them to pieces
and then put them back together
again, learning practically with my

hands alongside the important
theoretical classroom work. I’d
definitely recommend the course
to anyone with an interest in cars.

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Vehicle Technology Vehicle Maintenance and
Career Pathways Repair

The range of courses we offer Choose this pathway for the
have been carefully chosen to following careers:
ensure that when you leave • Auto Electrician
us, you’re ready for work, • Breakdown Engineer
an apprenticeship or further • Motorsport Engineer
study at university level. We
ask employers to tell us what Entry Level Diploma for the Introduction
they look for in new employees to Vehicle Technology
and then make sure that our
students develop the key skills Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Systems
and knowledge that puts them Maintenance
ahead of the competition.
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle
We also ensure that you have Maintenance and Repair
the option to follow a career Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle
pathway specific to particular Maintenance and Repair
jobs. Where you start, which Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in
route you take and how far Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
you go, will depend on you (Light & Heavy Vehicle)
and what you want to be in
the future. Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle
Maintenance and Repair
For detailed course information Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in
please visit: in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
www.chesterfield.ac.uk/vehicle- (Light & Heavy Vehicle)
technology

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Lockoford Lane
Facilities

Our vehicle technology
students are based at our
purpose-built automotive
centre on Lockoford Lane.
Previously a working garage,
the facility now houses fully
functioning workshops,
modern classrooms and a
computer suite.

With facilities such as training
rigs, the latest diagnostic
equipment and a bench
skills workshop, you’ll have
the chance to work with
industry standard equipment
that your future employers
will be using in professional
workshops. We also have
fantastic links within the
industry and often host guest
workshops from a variety of
automotive companies.

All of our courses are
designed to support students
with opportunities to further
their career pathway in the
automotive industry.

As part of your course you’ll
get to work with:

• Air conditioning motor
vehicle simulator

• Hybrid training vehicles
• Electronic Automotive

Technical Data system
• Hydraulic car platform lift

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How to Apply

Application Form

Once you have decided on the right course for you click the ‘apply now’
button at the bottom of the course page on the website or use the form at
the back of this course guide. It’s a freepost address so you don’t even need
a stamp to post it back to us.

Careers Interview

Once we receive your application we’ll send you a letter inviting you to a
careers interview at college. This is your chance to make sure the course
is right for you and to see where it could take you in the future. It’s also a
chance to discuss any additional support you might need during your time
with us and to undertake an initial maths and English assessment.

Course Interview

You’ll then get the chance to meet your future tutors in an interview or activity
with your chosen department. You can ask them any questions you might
have about starting college and they’ll also let you know about any entry
requirements for your course.

Offer

You may receive a conditional offer at your interview or by post. When you
are ready to accept your offer simply send back the completed acceptance
slip which will be included with your offer letter.

If you don’t get the grades you were hoping for, don’t worry! Call our
Guidance Team on 01246 500500 as soon as possible and we’ll be able to
talk to you about alternative options.

Enrolment

Once you have accepted your offer we’ll send you a letter with all of your
enrolment details. Enrolment for courses is in August and September with
our Welcome Week taking place in September.

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Automotive A61
Centre

Wharf Lane

Sheffield Road Infirmary Road Brimington Road Higher
Education

Chesterfield A61
College

Train
Station

B6543 B6543
A61

Main Campus Automotive Centre

Infirmary Road, Lockoford Lane,
Chesterfield, Chesterfield,
S41 7NG S41 7HY

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