S&B Automotive Academy

S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship and training provider focused on the automotive and business sectors. Based in Bristol, they have been training apprentices since 1970 and are described as one of the largest providers of apprenticeships to the automotive sector. Their programmes are aimed at individuals over 16 who are not in full-time education and include Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance, Autocare Technician, and Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance, as well as Business Academy apprenticeships such as Customer Service Practitioner, Business Administrator, and Team Leader or Supervisor. In addition to apprenticeship delivery, S&B Automotive Academy offers commercial training for qualified or experienced staff seeking professional development. This includes a range of qualifications and accreditations such as IMI accreditations, Electric Vehicle qualifications, MOT qualifications, and other courses aligned to current and emerging automotive industry skills needs. The academy works with a broad mix of employers, from small businesses to large manufacturers, to support workforce development and help bridge the gap between education and employment in the automotive industry.