Engineering, Manufacturing and Automotive

Equipped with the latest diagnostic tools, specialized equipment, electric vehicle technology, and a team of experienced lecturers, our Motor Vehicle workshop is the hub of practical education.

Whether it’s learning to fine-tune engines or troubleshoot complex electrical systems, our workshop provides a dynamic and interactive environment that empowers students to become skilled and confident automotive professionals.

Our facilities include newly refurbished engineering, manufacturing and automotive workshops which have the tools and machinery used by professionals allowing you to develop practical experience, skills and knowledge.

Students have access to state-of-the-art equipment including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, robot arms, 3D printers, electric vehicle technology and milling machinery.

All our students take part in exciting activities, events and trips that help build on existing knowledge and showcase new career paths.

For two weeks, our learners went to Spain, and worked with Spanish businesses on building sites and on vehicles in local garages.

Work experience gives you the opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence and gain valuable insight into your chosen industry.

By working at Barretts in Canterbury, Level 2 learner, Sam, has gained new knowledge, such as fitting accessories, performing clutch repairs, and exploring the intricacies of gearboxes.

Our students always aim to get the most from their studies, and there’s many ways to enhance your studies throughout the year.

We proudly returned to this year’s Inter-College Soapbox Derby as the ‘Dover Dynamos’.

The students involved had to build, design and race their vehicle, tackling challenges on the way.