RAC achieves IMI Approved Centre status
The RAC has announced it has achieved IMI Approved Centre status after undergoing rigorous assessment at its national training centre in Walsall.
The milestone provides quality assurance for its training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and ensures its technicians are trained to the highest standards to be able to handle the growing complexity of vehicle technology.
RAC chief people officer Mark Dickinson-Keen said: “It’s our vision to become the UK’s number one for driving services, providing complete peace of mind for our members’ driving needs. To achieve this goal we need to recruit and retain the best of the best in automotive talent and ensure we’re leading the next generation of vehicle repairs and diagnostics.
“We believe having IMI Approved Centre status will be key to attracting those individuals and employing the industry’s most advanced technicians. By investing in IMI accreditation, we’re providing our colleagues with clear opportunities to progress their careers.”
IMI CEO Nick Connor said: “Achieving IMI Approved Centre status is a significant achievement for the RAC and reflects the high standards it aims to deliver to every member. The IMI courses delivered at the RAC national training centre will support patrols and mechanics in developing their skills and progressing their careers, while helping future-proof the workforce.”
