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Automotive Engineering Level 5
Develop practical skills to inspect, service, diagnose and maintain modern vehicle systems while building professional workshop habits.
Course overview
Practical preparation for a career in Automotive Engineering.
Develop practical skills to inspect, service, diagnose and maintain modern vehicle systems while building professional workshop habits. Training combines guided classroom learning with applied tasks so students build knowledge, confidence and professional habits.
What you will learn
Core areas of training
Petrol and diesel engine maintenance
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Braking, steering and suspension systems
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Automotive electrical systems and diagnostics
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
Workshop technology and technical drawing
Develop applied knowledge and demonstrate competence through guided learning and assessment.
The exact unit sequence, assessment plan and examining body are confirmed by admissions against the current approved curriculum before registration.
Practical learning
Build competence by doing the work.
Practical activities are aligned to the tools, procedures and professional standards used in Automotive Engineering.
- Vehicle inspection and servicing
- Engine and fuel-system maintenance
- Electrical fault testing
- Brake, steering and suspension tasks
Industrial attachment
Connect training with a working environment.
Students gain supervised workplace exposure with contractors, workshops, utilities or technical service organisations. The college supports preparation, documentation and follow-up; placement depends on availability.
Career direction
Career and self-employment opportunities
Continue to Level 6, a diploma or specialist technical certification in the same or a related engineering field.
Financial assistance
Ask about available study support.
Eligible students can receive guidance on flexible payment planning, bursary or sponsorship pathways and work-study support where available. Current financial information is confirmed privately by admissions.
Before you apply
Documents to prepare
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers
How long does the course take?+
Automotive Engineering Level 5 takes 12 Months.
Is the course practical?+
Yes. The course includes demonstrations, supervised tasks, projects and practical assessment appropriate to the programme.
Will the college help with attachment?+
Topmax provides preparation, documentation and placement guidance. Actual placement depends on availability and course requirements.
How do I confirm entry requirements?+
Contact admissions with your KCSE grade or previous qualification for course-specific guidance before registration.