Budding mechanics can enrol on a course to train as a racing car engineer.

A new range of courses at Northbrook College's Shoreham Airport campus will give students the opportunity to train as engineers.

There are two new courses aimed at school leavers - a National Diploma in either motorsport or automotive engineering. The motorsport courses will have an emphasis on race cars, whilst the Automotive courses will focus on the production of road cars.

Accredited by the University of Brighton, two new foundation degrees in the same subjects are also now available.

The high level courses take students deep into the technical aspects of vehicle engineering such as engine design and aerodynamics.

The brand new courses are due to start in September, and anyone interested should call the college on 0845 155 60 60 to secure a place.