JET

The low carbon economy is the largest for growth in the developed world and it’s estimated that by 2020 there will be up to 400,000 new “green jobs” in the UK.

JET are working in partnership with Building Futures East and Gateshead College Autoskills Centre funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), via Newcastle Science City.

Interested in gaining an Electric Vehicle Awareness qualification?

This is an introductory course designed for people who have an interest in electric and hybrid vehicles but have no previous knowledge or contact with them. The course will include site visits.

   • 6 week course (2 days a week attendance required)
   • Delivered at Building Futures East and Gateshead College

Course structure
   • An introduction and overview to electric and hybrid vehicles
   • How to identify the vehicles and how they are powered
   • Develop knowledge of how to look after these vehicles, charge    them and connect and disconnect them
   • Understand the potential hazards of electric drive systems, and how to ensure you work safely around them
   • Gain accredited qualifications in IMI Electric Vehicle Awareness Level 1 (recognised by governments QCF validation and has a QCF credit value of 1 unit), EDI Level 1 National Award – Manual Handling Techniques and CSCS test

Please note: you must be able to attend the full six week programme and you must ring to book a place on the Taster day Please note: you must live in Newcastle to be eligible for the course

Links: www.buildingfutureseast.org
http://www.gatesheadcollege.ac.uk/AutoSkillsCentre/Home.aspx
www.newcastlesciencecity.com/