Students and apprentices doing automotive qualifications at City of Wolverhampton College are getting experience of working in the industry by carrying out winter checks on tutors’ and students’ cars in return for donations to charity.
Learners studying for IMI diplomas in light vehicle service and repair at the college’s new Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, will be checking tyres, oil levels, coolant and screen wash to ensure vehicles are ready for the winter.
All work will be supervised by a qualified technician and students will provide each customer with a report detailing the checks carried out and recommendations of any further action required.
Vehicle owners are asked to make a minimum donation of £5 – which includes a complimentary continental breakfast – to raise money for Ben, a charity which supports people who work, or have worked, in the UK automotive industry.
Stephanie Jones, curriculum manager for automotive at the college, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for students to use the skills and knowledge they are learning on their course to provide services to clients as they would do in a working garage.
“The checks will benefit students who will gain experience of working with real customers, benefit tutors who will get advice on getting their car ready for winter and benefit the charity which will receive all donations received.”
Get details of automotive courses offered by the college here or call 01902 836000
