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Gloucestershire College launches EV training centre

Gloucestershire College has launched and EV training centre, offering a range of electric and hybrid electric vehicle (EV/HEV) short courses.

Half a million pounds has been invested into its automotive technology workshops at Gloucester Campus.

To support automotive employers in upskilling their workforce to meet the 2030 deadline, the college is currently delivering Skills Bootcamps in electric vehicles and now offers four short courses, ranging from one to two days:

• IMI Light Vehicle Inspection Technician – starting Tuesday 14 March
• Automotive Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas) – starting Tuesday 4 April
• IMI Level 2 Award in EV/HEV Routine Maintenance – starting Tuesday 7 March
• Level 3 Award in EV/HEV System Repair and Replacement – starting Wednesday 8 March.

Further Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) courses will be added to over the coming months, including Level 2 awards in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration and MOT testing; Level 3 awards in automotive air conditioning servicing and maintenance, and diagnosing, rectifying and recalibrating ADAS components; and a Level 4 award in the diagnosis, testing and repair of EV/HEV and components.

Principal Matthew Burgess said: “There are 10,000 people employed in the motor industry in Gloucestershire alone, and electric vehicle sales increased by 40% last year. There is already a significant gap in the number of auto technicians who have the skills to work on electric vehicles.

“In addition to our new range of short courses for professionals, we are working with awarding bodies to embed these skills into our full-time courses and qualifications and are aiming for Gloucester to be recognised as a centre of excellence for EV training.

“Now is an exciting time for our learners to be able to work with cutting-edge equipment and gain the skills to stay ahead of the curve – further developing their career prospects – as well as for employers, who have the opportunity to upskill their staff quickly and cost effectively, enabling them to be ready for the electric car revolution.”

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