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Our Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Bootcamp is aimed at upskilling and building on sector-specific skills within the automotive industry.

Our Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) facility at Blackburn College has the latest technology and training equipment for supporting electrical/hybrid teaching and upskilling those who are currently working within the motor vehicle industry.

The Skills Bootcamp will include:

  • Tour of our HEAT facilities
  • IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness
  • IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement

Note: There will be online electronic distance learning content to be undertaken away from the planned sessions

adult student with tape measure crouched down next to car in motor vehicle workshop

Evening courses

Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle Skills Bootcamp (Evenings)

Mon 9th Sep 2024 Mon 18th Nov 2024, 5.30PM - 8.30PM (now fully booked)

Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle Skills Bootcamp (Day)

Wed 11th Sep 2024 – Wed 24th Nov 2024, 5.30AM - 8.30PM

Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle Skills Bootcamp (Day)

Fri 22nd Nov 2024– Fri 7th Feb 2025, 9AM - 4PM

Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle Skills Bootcamp (Day) 

Mon 25 Nov 2024 -  Mon 10th Feb 2025, 5.30PM - 8.30PM (now fully booked)

For more information or to book on to a Skills Bootcamp please email HEAT@blackburn.ac.uk

Eligibility

Our Skills Bootcamps are aimed at people in the industry to upskill and achieve a recognised motor vehicle qualification designed by employers. You may be eligible to join a Skills Bootcamp in Lancashire if you:

  • Are aged 19 or over
  • Live in Lancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool*
  • Have lived in the UK for 3 or more years, or you are a qualifying refugee
  • Can commit the time to complete, and have a real desire to increase your earnings
  • Be employed within the automotive industry


Part -funded for Individuals

The cost for the employers is:

SMEs must contribute 10% of course = £122.90
Larger businesses must contribute 30% of the course = £368.69
Self employed = no fee