Course Overview

More than 10 million electric vehicles (EVs) are on the road across the world in 2020. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, or ACEA, said registrations of hybrid electric passenger cars accounted for 20 per cent of the total EU market during the third quarter (July-September 2021).

In the West Midlands the plan for green recovery builds on commitments to make the West Midlands carbon neutral by 2041, with plans to convert all taxis, buses and 50% HGVs to electric by 2031.

The demand for trained mechanics, repairers with maintenance and diagnostic skills will be high to meet this increase.

Having a trained electric vehicle workforce will offer more opportunities for small and medium size businesses without having to meet the demands of the upskilling costs. Normally this course would cost £1,500 per candidate.

This is a Government In Work Skills initiative to rapidly upskill or retrain staff in the engineering sector through the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology.

General Eligibility

• Candidates will be assessed on an individual basis.

• Selection criteria for entry will take into account each applicant's existing academic/vocational qualifications and experience in working in the retail automotive industry.

• The IMI would like candidates to have GCSEs in Maths, English and a Science based subject, although this is not mandatory.

• Candidates must complete Levels 2 and 3 before joining Level 4.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• N/A