GET AHEAD - UPSKILL YOUR WORKFORCE IN BATTERY INNOVATION
Led by the Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP)
Reskill, upskill and grow through battery innovation
The evolution of batteries, from voltaic piles to Li-ion cells, has seen remarkable advances and social changes, but battery development has been slow. However, this is changing fast and we are right at the forefront of the evolution.
Through our Birmingham Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway (B-MSP) collaboration, we offer the UK’s first accredited battery training programme, combining hands-on skills development with cutting-edge immersive learning and preparing learners for advanced manufacturing roles in battery assembly, gigafactory operations and the wider electrification sector. Our Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, crucially, blend immersive digital technologies for those starting their careers or employers seeking upskilling workforce solutions, powering the future of battery manufacturing and sustainable industry growth.
1.4 million
electric vehicles are needed by 2040, according to Faraday data analysis
70,000
employees will need to be hired, upskilled or retrained to meet demand
Our battery courses
Foundation in High Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly
Level 2
Our Level 2 Foundation in HV Battery Assembly course is an industry-recognised pathway into the battery manufacturing sector, equipping learners with core knowledge, practical skills and safe assembly processes. Delivered through a blended learning model, it combines immersive digital training with hands-on experience in battery technology, cell construction and assembly techniques.
Developed with leading industry partners, this qualification supports career progression into battery production and electrification, with a pathway to Level 3 Advanced HV Battery Assembly.
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Advanced High Voltage (HV) Battery Assembly and Gigafactory Operations
Level 3
Our Level 3 Advanced HV Battery Assembly and Gigafactory Operations course builds on Level 2, equipping learners with specialist skills in battery assembly, automation and large-scale manufacturing.
Delivered through a blended learning model, it combines immersive digital training with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, quality control and gigafactory operations. Developed with leading industry partners, this qualification prepares learners for high-skilled roles in the battery and electrification sectors.
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Battery courses shaped with key industry employers
B-MSP has been developed in direct collaboration with leading industry partners to ensure training aligns with real-world production needs. Key employers involved in shaping the programme include Jaguar Land Rover, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Atlas Copco, Pi-Kem, Delta Cosworth, and Yazaki, alongside major organisations in the electrification and battery manufacturing sectors.
The programme provides customisable, employer-focused training solutions, reducing onboarding time and equipping workers with the specialist skills required for battery assembly, gigafactory operations, and advanced manufacturing. By integrating industry expertise with accredited training, B-MSP ensures that businesses benefit from a structured, scalable pathway that supports workforce development, career progression, and innovation, helping to sustain the UK’s battery supply chain and Net Zero ambitions.
RAVMAC Ltd was founded on the principle of sharing industrial expertise, technology and innovation to improve business capabilities, performance and resilience. Providing an essential link between the demands of industry and the emerging technology offered by technology providers and allowing your staff to learn what the industry requires.
Cranfield University is the largest UK provider of master's-level graduates in engineering, with research that informs government policies and leads the way with cutting-edge technology. Your staff will be able to learn from highly experienced staff and facilities.
The University of Warwick is one of the country's leading researchers in battery manufacturing, combined with industry and testing facilities. WMG is an ideal teaching partner for your staff to learn with.
Our B-MSP collaboration for battery empowerment
This initiative is led by University College Birmingham in collaboration with RAVMAC, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and Cranfield University, bringing together academic expertise and industrial insight.
B-MSP integrates resources from WMG and the University of Warwick's advanced research in battery technology, aligning with the National Electrification Skills Framework to address growing demand.
B-MSP is guided by an advisory board of key stakeholders from across the electrification, advanced manufacturing and skills development sectors. Representatives from the Electrification Skills Network (ESN), Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), West Midlands Combined Authority and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIOT) shape the programme’s direction and ensure it aligns with workforce needs, employer expectations and the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s innovation agency. Their mission is to help companies grow though development and commercialisation of new products, processes and services, supported by an outstanding innovation ecosystem that is agile, inclusive and easy to navigate.
Project funding
B-MSP is supported by funding from the Innovate UK Faraday Battery Challenge, a national initiative dedicated to advancing battery technology and workforce development in the UK. This funding enables B-MSP to deliver flexible, scalable training solutions that address the critical skills gap in battery manufacturing, supporting the growth of the electrification sector and the UK’s transition to Net Zero.
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