Specifically, attendees from Jaguar Land Rover, Atlas Copco and Autocraft graduated from a dedicated learning facility within the UCB.
The five day courses are described by the university as the first, fully accredited, advanced battery courses of their kind in the UK. They form part of what is referred to as the Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP).
“These courses offer a win-win situation for employers and employees alike,” said Professor Rosa Wells, Dean for STEM at UCB.
“Reduced onboarding time means the workforce presents with real-world competence and the technical expertise that directly aligns with their production environment. Talent is retained and accessible pathways are created for new talent to come through and recruitment to thrive.”
Syllabus
The course covers “Powder to Pack” end-to-end training, says the UWB. In other words, from gigafactory cell production to HV battery pack assembly.
Also covered are safety systems and the essentials for battery manufacturing and cell production.
According to the university, a recent Gigafactory Commission report – ‘Britain’s Battery Future’ – states the UK is at a critical stage to achieve leadership in automotive and battery manufacturing’. The courses address this area,
High Voltage
Note that applications are now open for the following B-MSP courses. First, the “Foundation in High Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly“. And second, the “Advanced High Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly and Gigafactory Operations“.
Both courses are running on the following dates:
- Monday 2 – Friday 6 February 2026
- Monday 2 – Friday 6 March 2026
- Monday 13 – Friday 17 April 2026
Originally announced in March 2025, the B-MSP is the result of expert collaboration with a number of employers. These include Jaguar Land Rover, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Atlas Copco, Pi-Kem, Delta Cosworth and Yazaki.
Image: University College Birmingham
