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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and Learners are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience, however, an interest in the subject area is advisable.

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Duration

3 hours

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Study Mode

Part time

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Timetable

Various

Key features and benefits

  • Study at one of the Top 3 Colleges in England*
  • Learn in a state of the art Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) facility
  • Benefit from significant funding and investment from Department of Education
  • Develop future-proofed set of skills
  • We're one of only a few training centres delivering this qualification
  • Overview

    This qualification is designed for those people who may encounter hydrogen vehicles (all variations) and require safety awareness. It is suitable for vehicle technicians and non-technical people such as managers, valeters, parts, sales and aftersales staff, event staff, vehicle recovery personnel, vehicle dismantlers, vehicle damage assessors, insurance companies, vehicle hire companies, and hydrogen vehicle drivers.

  • What will I study?

    The course contains one mandatory unit covering:

    • the types of hydrogen vehicles available
    • hazards associated with hydrogen vehicle systems
    • working safely around hydrogen vehicles including refuelling
  • Entry Requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and you are not expected to have any prior knowledge or experience, however an interest in the subject area is advisable.

  • How will I be assessed?

    You will be assessed through a combination of workshop practical, online and written assessments.

  • What can I do next?

    After this course you may consider the Level 2 qualifications and develop your knowledge of either working safely in emergency or recovery situations or within a technical role carrying out routine servicing and maintenance activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicles

  • For more information

    For more information about this course, contact our specialist team on 01254 292500 or email heat@blackburn.ac.uk

GROUP SHOT

We are proud to be one of the Top 3* Colleges in England for A-Levels and Technical Courses.

*In the Government's latest achievement tables for learners aged 16-18.