Level
Advanced Vocational Training
Professional Field
Transport and Vehicle Maintenance
Duration
2,000 hours
Higher Degree in Automotive
La Maquinista
Advanced Vocational Training
How to get
to the center
Organize, schedule, and supervise maintenance operations and logistics in the automotive sector, especially for industrial vehicles, and become a key professional in the workshop and after-sales service.
These advanced vocational training studies qualify you to coordinate vehicle maintenance, diagnose complex breakdowns, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental protection specifications established by regulations and manufacturers. The program has a total duration of 2,000 hours, distributed over two academic years: 1,485 hours at the educational center and 515 hours of company internship (1,000 hours if you choose the intensive Dual FP), in face-to-face mode.
Why study the Higher Degree in Automotive at Monlau?
Practical learning
based on real projects and adapted to the current demands of the sector.
Expert instructors
in the automotive sector.
1 vehicle for every 4 students
for workshop practice, ensuring intensive and highly personalized learning.
+7,000 square meters of facilities
distributed in 15 fully equipped workshops with state-of-the-art technology.
Masterclasses
and visits to leading companies in the sector.
Internships at leading companies in the sector
thanks to collaboration agreements with the largest automotive groups in Barcelona.
On-site modality
intensive morning/afternoon schedule.
Official qualification
in Vocational Training.
What will you learn in the Automotive program?
Throughout the program, you will learn to organize and supervise vehicle maintenance, as well as workshop management and associated logistics:
Diagnose complex breakdowns in the vehicle's various systems.
Plan and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance operations.
Coordinate work teams and distribute workshop workloads.
Manage the reception, tracking, and delivery of vehicles to the client.
Apply professional communication techniques with clients, suppliers, and the team.
Comply with occupational safety and environmental protection plans.
Curriculum
Professional Modules
Throughout the two years, you will work on the following modules:
| Módulos profesionales |
|---|
| Sistemas eléctricos de seguridad y confortabilidad |
| Sistemas de transmisión de fuerzas y trenes de rodaje |
| Motores térmicos y sus sistemas auxiliares |
| Elementos amovibles y fijos no estructurales |
| Tratamiento y recubrimiento de superficies |
| Estructuras de los vehículos |
| Gestión y logística del mantenimiento de vehículos |
| Técnicas de comunicación y de relaciones |
| Inglés profesional |
| Digitalización aplicada a los sectores productivos |
| Sostenibilidad aplicada al sistema productivo |
| Itinerario personal para la empleabilidad I |
| Itinerario personal para la empleabilidad II |
| Proyecto intermodular |
| Módulo profesional optativo |
Career opportunities
Successfully completing this training program allows you to enter the workforce as a:
Vehicle reception and repair technician.
Vehicle maintenance technician.
Workshop manager or supervisor, or maintenance section head.
Spare parts area manager or maintenance logistics manager.
Vehicle appraiser.
Panel beater, vehicle body repairer.
Vehicle body painter.
Window installer and accessory fitter.
Who it is for and admission requirements
The Higher Degree in Automotive is aimed at individuals who want to take on responsibilities in organization, advanced diagnosis, and management within the light and industrial vehicle maintenance sector.
You can access the higher degree program if you meet any of the general admission requirements:
Baccalaureate degree or equivalent.
Intermediate Vocational Training Technician degree.
Having passed the entrance exam for higher degree vocational training programs.
Other access routes recognized by current regulations (equivalent studies, university entrance exams for over 25s, etc.).
Further academic studies
Upon completing the program and obtaining the title of Higher Technician in Automotive, you will be able to:
Access FP specialization courses/master's degrees
Access other higher degree vocational training programs to expand or diversify your professional profile.
Access official university degree studies, with the possibility of ECTS credit recognition according to each university's regulations.
Success stories
"What I highlight most about Monlau is the support from the teachers."
Aleix Medina
Aleix studied Intermediate and Higher Degrees in Automotive with us; he is currently a Service Advisor at Pruna Motor.
"At Monlau, being a woman was never an obstacle: I didn't receive different treatment. I learned in impressive facilities with teachers who love what they do."
Júlia Bru
She studied a Higher Degree in Automotive and completed her dual internships at M Automoción; today she is a Commercial Advisor at the company.
"Thanks to Automotive Day, I had the opportunity to contact Lever Touch, who have supported my professional development."
Marc
He completed Intermediate and Higher Degrees at Monlau. Today, he is part of the Lever Touch team.
"My experience was magical; I studied automotive because I loved vehicles, and there was no better place than Monlau."
Daniel Campos
Dani graduated from the Higher Degree in Automotive in the 2007-2008 class and is currently the After-Sales Director at Centro Porsche Barcelona.
"Thanks to Monlau, we were able to acquire the necessary knowledge to undertake this project."
Marc Pruna and Edgar Munté
They completed the Intermediate and Higher Degrees in Automotive. Their passion for motors and entrepreneurial spirit led them to establish the company Nürburgreen Indoor.
"The dual modality allowed me to gain much more experience."
Laia Iglesias
Laia studied the Higher Degree in Automotive in DUAL modality and is now a Service Advisor at Cars Barcelona Mercedes Benz Sant Cugat.
Do you have questions?
Contact our commercial and academic team, and we will advise you on the admission process, company internships, or any other matter that concerns you. We will explain if the Higher Degree in Automotive is the best option for your interests and professional goals.
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