Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Awareness – IMI Level 1 – FREE Into Employment course

FREE training course! 

Guaranteed interview with an industry employer!

• Aged 19 and over? 
• Want to work in the automotive repair industry? 
• Interested in working in the fast-growing electric vehicle sector? 
• Want to gain basic knowledge of electric vehicle maintenance?  
• Want to gain an IMI industry-recognised electric vehicle qualification?  

Get your career on the road! 

The electric/hybrid vehicle sector is one of the fastest-growing industries but, currently only 15% of vehicle technicians are trained in the latest technology. 

If you want to be part of this rapidly-growing sector, this free training course will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to apply for jobs in the sector. 

You will study a range of units and, on successful completion of the programme, will gain an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) accredited qualification and be guaranteed an interview with an employer looking to take on new staff.

Where is the training held? 

All courses are held at the college's dedicated Electric Vehicle and Green Technologies Centre at Planetary Way, in Wednesfield. 

The centre offers:  

• Modern open-plan workshop 
• Electric vehicle and hybrid training system with deactivated high voltage system for safe training 
• Fully compliant electric vehicle tool kit and protective personal equipment 
• Fully operational hybrid and electric vehicles 
• Three modern, state-of-the-art training rooms 
• Blended learning using a fully interactive digital training platform 
• IT equipment for use when on site 
• Experienced and qualified trainers who specialise in electric vehicle training 

What will I learn? 

The course covers a range of units, including: 

• Basic electric principles 
• Types of electric/hybrid vehicles 
• Main high voltage components and operation 
• Hazards associated with high energy electrical systems 
• Working safely around electric/hybrid vehicles 

How long is the course? 

This course is five days a week for four weeks. 

To have an interview with an industry employer you will be expected to attend all programmed training sessions and successfully complete the course. 

This course is part of the college's Into Employment programme funded by West Midlands Combined Authority to equip local people with the skills needed to work in priority sectors across the region and support employers who are looking to recruit new staff.