Centre of excellence for motor vehicle technology

£251,296 of Local Growth Fund money was awarded to Weymouth College to establish a Centre of Excellence for Motor Vehicle Technology. The redevelopment has future-proofed infrastructure, introduced pioneering industry standards to a growing number of students and will support local employment in engineering.

Project Status - Completed

  • Start Date: July 2019
  • End Date: November 2019
  • Local Growth Fund allocation: £251,296
  • Allocated to: Weymouth College

Project Summary:

This project has upgraded a 500m2 motor vehicle workshop space to develop hybrid and fully electric vehicle facilities. Improved facilities and equipment has advanced the present curriculum which is expected to increase places on engineering courses at the main Cranford Avenue campus.

The number of engineering apprenticeships offered is now estimated to double, from 80 to 160, and increase by 80 places per year.

View the Centre of Excellence for Motor Vehicle Technology End of Project Report

Centre of Excellence for Motor Vehicle Technology

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