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Allianz Global Assistance wins IMI award
- 26/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Allianz Global Assistance UK technical training manager, Mike Donley, has been announced as the winner of the Outstanding Accredited Professional (technical) award at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Outstanding Achievers Awards 2015. The awards which were held on the 22 October at Silverstone, focus on [...] -
IMI raises concern over AFV regulation
- 08/10/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
A new survey conducted by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), shows that 53% of drivers planning to buy or lease a new car in the next two years are considering an electric or hybrid vehicle. The professional body for the retail motor sector worth £152 million a year, shows dramatic growth in demand for [...] -
Allianz Global Assistance develop training programme
- 10/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Allianz Global Assistance UK is working closely with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to develop its own customer roadside technician training course. Based on a three year ‘Continuous Development Programme’ for each technician, the technical training initiative is part of Allianz Global [...] -
IMI introduces BS10125 module
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced an accreditation module to help bodyshops meet the standard for the new BS10125. The Assessed Outcome Module (AOM) has evolved due to demand from bodyshops wishing to maintain the BSI standard as it evolves to BS10125. The new AOM will allow individuals [...] -
Government will miss apprentice target
- 17/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Government plans to increase apprentice numbers by 2020 will fail according to training providers and businesses with training academies in England. Many businesses say they would rather take on a migrant worker than an apprentice. As 16 year olds prepare themselves for their GCSE results this week, research [...] -
East meets West for repair expertise
- 10/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research hosted a visit from a high profile Saudi Arabian delegation last week, as the group embark on a partnership to bring improved standards in vehicle assessment and crash repair to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The group, which was led by Engineer, Hani Dahhan from the Saudi Authority for Accredited [...] -
Skill Auto finalists announced
- 28/07/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
IMI Skill Auto competitors are heading to Birmingham NEC on the 19-21 November for the final of the competition. Eighteen finalists will compete for gold at the UK Skills Show in Auto Refinishing, Auto Tech or Auto Body. Around 100,000 people are expected to visit the UK’s largest careers event, which provides a [...] -
IMI calls for mechanics to be licenced
- 23/06/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
IMI (Institute for the Motor Industry) has written to the first minister Nicola Sturgeon, asking the Scottish Parliament to support a License to Practice for car mechanics and for the SNP to take up the issue in Westminster. Prior to the General Election - IMI asked the Scottish parliament to consider legislation [...] -
IMI calls for impartial advice
- 22/06/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Steve Nash, chief executive of the Institute for the Motor Industry, is calling for government and education bodies to ensure that schools are giving the most impartial advice to young people. This comes now that the mandatory education or training participation age is now raised to 18. ‘It is fantastic that [...] -
Bodyshop eLearning gets industry backing
- 01/06/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The IMI have launched a suite of eLearning resources to support body repair and paint apprenticeships at five road show events around the UK. The IMI’s new eLearning resources for students studying Body Repair, Paint and MET received a strong vote of confidence from over 100 training providers, who attended the [...]