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
Evening courses
Level 3 Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle Skills Bootcamp (Evenings)
19th August - 28th October 2025 - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
4th November 2025 - 20th January 2026 - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
27th January - 31st March 2026 - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Level 4 Electrical and Hybrid Vehicle Skills Bootcamp (Evenings)
1st September to 10th November 2025 - 5.30pm - 9.00 pm
17th November to 2nd February 2025 - 5.30pm - 9.00 pm
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
