Heat of Blackburn College
Your north west hybrid and EV training destination
HEAT is the Hybrid and Electric Automotive Training facility of Blackburn College, and operates as a stand-alone destination for all your EV training requirements.
Your team of specialist HEAT leaders delivers high-quality education to your technicians in our state-of-the-art centre, with qualifications for all levels – from introductory to advanced and bespoke.
Combining decades of experience with a passion for teaching and a drive to support your business growth, the HEAT team is here to keep you competitive, compliant, and confident as the industry evolves.
With ambitious targets, fast-evolving technology, and shifting driver priorities, it can feel overwhelming to stay compliant and offer the services your customers need in the changing motor sector.
However, it doesn’t have to be a minefield.
With the right hybrid and EV training partner, adapting to the evolving automotive sector turns into an exciting opportunity to scale your business.
Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) at Blackburn College is the north west’s leading hybrid and EV teaching centre.
Speak to us about supporting your technicians to grow your business through industry-approved hybrid and EV qualifications.
Equip your people with the skills, qualifications, and confidence to work on EV and hybrid vehicles safely through specialist courses accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) TechSafe, and delivered by industry specialists.
Give confidence and peace of mind to your EV customers by being recognised by the IMI Professional Register - proof of your commitment to training, development, and safety.
Your £1.3m HEAT training facility is the ideal place for your team to start or continue their hybrid and EV training journey, with a qualification to suit every level.
You’re in excellent hands - our high-quality hybrid and EV training courses are loved by leading dealerships and garages, including BMW, Chorley Nissan, and XXX, whose employees are HEAT EV graduates.
Michael is committed to HEAT as the Advanced Automotive Technical Trainer for our HEAT centre located at Blackburn College. As a former Dealer Expert Technician for Fiat and Alfa, AA roadside patrol and experience in Vauxhall he has gained over 18 years industry experience in the motor vehicle sector. Michael has undergone extensive training all over the UK surrounding Vehicle repairs, Advanced Diagnostics, Hybrid and Battery Electric Vehicle Technologies, Advanced Driver Assistance systems (ADAS), Air-conditioning systems and Hydrogen Technologies.
Tom joined us at Blackburn College to study Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Tom was very keen to learn in an exciting and rewarding environment, and was able to expand his skillsets doing what he is passionate about.
Take a virtual tour of our world-class £5.5m Regional Automotive Technology Hub, which was developed in collaboration with leading car manufacturers to replicate the look and feel of a live working environment.
