It all starts with skills.
Skills Bootcamps help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career.
B&FC Skills Bootcamps available in:
Automotive and Motorsport
Business and Enterprise


- Get a new job or apprenticeship
- Progress in your current job
- Find new business opportunities if you're self-employed
NextGen AutoTech
Start Date: TBC
Boost Safety and Capability: Equip your team to handle cutting-edge EV and ADAS technologies.
Stand Out with IMI TechSafe™: Promote your business as a leader in automotive innovation.
Gain Two Industry-Recognised Qualifications:
- IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
- IMI Level 3 Award in Diagnosing, Rectifying and Recalibrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Components
Why B&FC?
State-of-the-Art Facilities: B&FC offers specialist automotive workshops equipped with industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum: The courses are designed with input from automotive employers to ensure the skills you learn are directly applicable to real-world jobs.
What is the Cost?
SME Employers: Only £220 (10% of £2,200)
Levy-Paying Employers: Just £660 (30% of £2,200)
Enquire Today
Call: 01253 504343
Email: colin.hankey@blackpool.ac.uk
- Safe, competent work on high-voltage EV systems
- Expertise in advanced driver assistance systems
- Technicians gain IMI TechSafe™ recognition
- Future-proof your business with certified skills
Cultural Leadership
Start Date: TBC
Whether you're employed, self-employed or leading a business or cultural project, these sessions will foster the knowledge, practice and behaviours to allow you to contribute successfully to cultural development at a strategic level.
They will also give you the opportunity to establish connections with other individuals and organisations working in the cultural field.
These sessions will cover:
- Overview of current regional cultural, regeneration, health, and visitor economy priorities, including the role of cultural leadership
- Creative cities and defining your town’s distinctive cultural identity
- Developing collaborative and inclusive leadership practices
- Examining effective models of cultural governance
- Leading with a focus on long-term sustainability through cultural strategy
- Creating collaborative communication strategies and cross-sector advocacy
- Employing big data for strategic and cooperative decision-making
- Identifying and securing funding opportunities
- Residential visits for action planning and setting future project objectives
What is the Cost?
We offer a range of flexible funding options — get in touch to find out more.
Enquire Today
Call: 01253 504343
Email: grant.leitch@blackpool.ac.uk
- Directors or regional and local cultural organisations
- Local Council Strategic Leaders
- Regeneration Specialists