So you think you’re a car expert, huh? No one else knows more about cars and motorsports than you do, and all of your friends know it. Perhaps, you’ve already been getting your hands dirty by working directly with cars, fixing and modifying your own car or those belonging to other people. Or maybe you’re just someone who just loves being a spectator, watching the many different types of motorsports on TV, watching the latest racing movies and playing motorsports videogames on your favourite platform.

Regardless of which type of enthusiast you are, it’s clear that the field of motorsports resonates with you. Some might even say its more than just a hobby of yours; it might even be your passion! Why not take your passion a step further?

Some of you might not have known until recently that there were academic courses designed specifically for people like you, but if you’re reading this article you clearly know by now that automotive and motorsports college-level courses exist. So what’s stopping you from signing up right away? Need a few more reasons to convince you that this should be the next step in your education journey? Don’t worry, I’ve got five.

Learn directly from experts

Some people may tell you that you can learn everything you need to know about the automotive industry and motorsports for free, either by reading websites online or even watching videos on Youtube. Yes, this is absolutely true. You can and should make full use of modern information technology like the internet to learn as much as you can to support your passion.

However, joining an automotive college and earning something like a diploma in motorsports technology provides you with something that the internet and books can’t give you: it allows you to learn directly from experts. Think about the kind of people who will be teaching and mentoring you: individuals who not only bring to you their technical knowledge, but will also be able to share their many years of personal experience with you.

Receiving mentorship directly from people like yourself who turned a passion into a full-time career is priceless!

An opportunity to network with like-minded individuals

Consider the type of people you would be surrounded by in such a course; the fellow students that will be joining you on this journey. These are people who are just like you! Fellow motorsports enthusiasts from many different backgrounds who will challenge you to be better through friendly competition and through the exchanging of ideas. While learning through mentors is an effective way of gaining more knowledge and understanding, it is well known that learning from like-minded peers makes your learning even more effective!

Networking in this manner is an important part of entering the motorsports field in general because after graduation you and your classmates will spread out all over the industry. Even from the start, you’ll have a strong network of friends all over!

Gain a complete understanding of the field

By joining a college-level course in the field of motorsports technology, you’ll be building a strong foundation in your knowledge of the field. This means that you will be taught to understand all of the basic areas, and not just the ones you wish to specialise in. By understanding how all of these different parts make up motorsports technology, you’ll be able to see the big picture, understanding the field at a much higher level than most people.

Earning formal credentials

What does it mean to have a motorsports technology diploma? Is it truly just a piece of paper? No, it is not. The parchment that you earn at the end of your course is proof to the world that you have gone through the process of building a strong foundation in your knowledge of motorsports technology. It is a symbol of your hard work and determination, and demonstrates to your future employers that you are willing to do what it takes to be successful in this chosen field of yours!

Learn how to learn

Here’s one thing that nobody tells you, and most people do not realise about themselves. Attending an automotive college and earning a formal qualification isn’t just about the theoretical and practical knowledge that you will gain. See, when you become a student in an institution of higher education, the most important thing you are learning is how to learn. You are learning how to absorb, process, and apply new knowledge that you gain on a daily basis, and this is an ability that will benefit you for the rest of your life.

When you leave college and join the motorsports industry, whether you realise it or not you’ll still have those learning skills with you. This will help you in absorbing, processing, and applying whatever new knowledge comes your way, paving the path for you to become the best you can be at your career!

Deep in your heart, you would already know whether or not the field of motorsports technology is for you, if it is, you should take your passion to the next level!

QUICK FACTS OF TOC AUTOMOTIVE COLLEGE

TOC offers various programmes and courses such as the Diploma in Automotive Technology, Diploma in Motorsport Technology, Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia, Superbike Technician Course, Master Technician Course, Automotive Customer Service, Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 2 & 3 and other automotive short courses. There will be a new intake —check it out here!

We are one of the best automotive colleges in Malaysia that provides you with the education pathway you need to turn your dream into reality! Our diploma and certificate programme is structured to fit the needs of the industry by providing hands-on experience and solid theoretical knowledge.  

If you’d like to know more about the automotive industry or if you’re still unsure whether it would be a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to have a chat with our automotive course counsellors, who would be happy to help you out!