Burton and South Derbyshire College students get to grips with tyre safety at Pirelli

Automotive students from Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) recently joined the team at the Pirelli Performance Centre (PPC) for a detailed look at tyre safety.

Centre Manager, Gareth Williams and his team welcomed the group to Pirelli’s state-of-the-art Performance Centre in Burton, located on Battista Road adjacent to Pirelli’s UK headquarters. The students were provided with a detailed insight into the equipment the centre uses to check and replace tyres, and learned more about the importance of effective tyre maintenance.

James Davies, Motor Vehicle Course Leader at BSDC said: “We had a great time at the Pirelli Performance Centre, learning about new technology in the field of tyre manufacture and safety, and the students gained some very useful information which will benefit them not only as trainee technicians, but also as young drivers.”

Peter Brochocki, Team Leader for Motor Vehicle at BSDC added: “It’s vitally important for our students to get practical Automotive experience as part of their course. Our partnership with Pirelli Tyres Ltd provided excellent motivation for learners to work hard in the automotive sector. This partnership will enhance the learning experience for our Automotive students and will give them the opportunity to hone their skills in the College’s workshop for their future careers.” Gareth Williams, Centre Manager at the Pirelli Performance Centre added: “It has been a pleasure hosting all of the groups during this period and having the opportunity to showcase our high technical levels and commitment to service at our centre. We hope that the sessions proved useful and engaging to all of the students as they continue their Motor Vehicle studies.”