In pursuit of the green agenda and cutting-edge technology, South & City College Birmingham is at the forefront of engineering education, pioneering courses that embrace environmentally friendly technology. This commitment not only keeps us abreast of industry shifts but also equips our students with the skills essential for employment or further academic pursuits up to Level 5 and beyond.
Enter ENGINIUS, the brainchild of vehicle manufacturer FAUN Zoeller, renowned for its expertise in municipal vehicles and ground-breaking hydrogen-powered trucks. Collaborating closely, the College is establishing a state-of-the-art hydrogen engineering training hub at the Bordesley Green Campus. Thanks to a successful Office for Students capital expenditure bid a substantial investment of £1.5 million is breathing life into this project.
Recently, a delegation from the College visited the ENGINIUS factory in Bremen Germany. The trip was informative and it provided the opportunity to explore the technology in use, gather as much information as possible and build vital industry links to support this important step.
This is an ongoing project and the exciting news is the College is soon to take delivery of the Blue Power hydrogen truck to be used to deliver training to our existing students as well as supporting businesses to upskill their existing workforce, as part of our commitment to preparing businesses to meet the net zero challenge.
The project builds on our successful IMI Electrical Vehicle programmes delivered at Levels 2, 3 and 4, launched in 2021 at our Bournville College campus in Longbridge which rapidly upskills technicians in the automotive industry.
Dale Woolley, Dean of Higher Education for the College said: “It is an exciting time for the College as the project forms part of a wider focus on developing curriculums that support the green agenda and the future of the city and its residents.”
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