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Automotive

From production line to leadership pipeline

Develop your automotive workforce through immersive, outdoor learning experiences.

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The automotive industry is under pressure to:

  • Build stronger early-career talent
  • Upskill new and existing leaders
  • Strengthen cross-functional team collaboration
  • Respond to rapid technological and organisational change

Skern Training & Skills has supported the automotive industry for over 30 years, delivering performance-focused training that transforms individuals and teams.

"We can give an idea to Skern and they turn that idea into an engaging activity or workshop – that’s what’s fantastic about the team."
– BMW

Why outdoor development training matters for the Automotive Industry

Outdoor, experiential training replicates the pace, uncertainty, and problem-solving demands of real operations — making it the perfect fit for the automotive sector.

The evidence is clear:
51%

of corporate training programs now include experiential learning as a core component

75%

higher skill retention is achieved by learners compared to classroom-based training

85%

 of participants say experiential learning improves their ability to apply

92%

of employers say it is vital for career readiness, and 91% prefer candidates with this type of experience

30%

boost in employee engagement is seen by companies using experiential learning.

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Explore our development programmes – each one tailored to your business needs.

Early Careers
Early Careers

With our Corporate Training we can provide Early Careers training and support which can help new employees kick-start their career. Learn more online today

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Leadership Training
Leadership Training

Are you looking to develop your future management team? We will design a programme for you that markedly improves performance.

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Corporate Team Building
Corporate Team Building

Are you looking to bring together your team to improve relationships and communication before your next big project? We will design a programme for you that markedly improves performance.

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Apprenticeships: Building the future of automotive talent

Apprenticeships are vital in securing the next generation of skilled workers for the automotive industry. With the sector evolving rapidly through electrification, digitalisation, and global competition, apprenticeships provide:

Hands-on experience

  • Apprentices learn in real working environments while applying skills directly.

Future-ready skills

  • Programmes can be tailored to fast-changing technologies such as EVs, connectivity, and automation.

Stronger pipelines

  • Businesses develop talent aligned to their culture, values, and operational needs.

Retention benefits

  • Apprentices are more likely to stay with employers who have invested in their development.

Diversity of talent

  • Apprenticeships open pathways to a broader range of people, helping address skills gaps.

For automotive employers, apprenticeships are not just about filling today’s vacancies — they are about future-proofing your workforce against tomorrow’s challenges.

Apprenticeships

Relevant Apprenticeship programmes

Level 4
Assistant Farm Manager Apprenticeships
Level 4

Professionally operate and support the management of an agricultural or horticultural business such as a farm.

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Level 3
Business Administrator Apprenticeships
Level 3

Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers.

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Level 3
Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeships
Level 3

Dealing with customer queries, purchases and complaints.

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Level 2
Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeships
Level 2

Providing customer service products and services for businesses and other organisations including face-to-face, telephone, digital and written contact and communications.

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Level 2
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeships
Level 2

Plan, lead and coach physical activities to support the behaviours and healthy lifestyles of people of all ages in the community.

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Level 3
Senior Production Chef Apprenticeships
Level 3

Managing a team to produce standardised dished and menus within a kitchen environment.

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Level 2
Production Chef Apprenticeships
Level 2

Working as part of a team in time-bound and often challenging kitchen environments.

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Level 3
Early Years Educator Apprenticeships
Level 3

Become a highly trained professional, playing a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.

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Level 2
Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeships
Level 2

Work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities.

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Level 5
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeships
Level 5

Become a proactive and influential practitioner by leading the support of a child's developmental stages.

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Level 3
Livestock Technician Apprenticeships
Level 3

Manage the livestock related tasks on the farm.

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Level 2
General Farm Worker Apprenticeships
Level 2

Supporting the daily operations of a farm.

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Level 5
Outdoor Learning Specialist Apprenticeships
Level 5

Design, planning and delivery of programmes that provide learning and change using outdoor activities and experiences.

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Level 4
Hospitality Manager Apprenticeships
Level 4

Working across a variety of organisations focusing on ensuring excellent customer experience.

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Level 5
Operations or Departmental Manager Apprenticeships
Level 5

Managing teams and projects in line with a private, public or voluntary organisation's operational or departmental strategy.

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Level 3
Team Leader or Supervisor Apprenticeships
Level 3

Managing teams and projects to meet a private, public or voluntary organisation's goals.

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Level 3
Hospitality Supervisor Apprenticeships
Level 3

Supervising staff and activities within hospitality businesses including bars, cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels.

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Level 2
Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeships
Level 2

Carrying out a range of general and specialist roles within hospitality businesses, including bars, cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels.

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Level 3
Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeships
Level 3

Supervising and guiding children and adults in activities and pastimes.

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Why Skern Training & Skills?

30+ years working with the UK automotive sector
Trusted by manufacturers, dealer networks and logistics providers
We use the outdoors as a vehicle for learning: Not just a backdrop—outdoor challenges are designed to reveal behaviour, build insight, and create lasting change
Fully experiential learning, not classroom theory: From raft-building to group navigation, each task builds reflection, confidence, and team alignment
Bespoke, business-aligned design: Whether your challenge is retention, readiness for change or leadership succession, we create fit-for-purpose solutions

Used by the world's leading companies

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