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Thatcham Research reveals lack of training focus
- 02/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Thatcham Research doubled its MET technician capacity last year and plans to have almost 300 learners on programme by the end of 2023. This is about a quarter more than 2022. However, its analysis of the latest Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) data shows that this focus on new skills is not being [...] -
EV training lagging behind demand
- 28/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 31% year-on-year drop in EV qualifications for the second quarter of 2023. According to its EV Technician Forecast Report, the total number of technicians trained to work safely on EVs by the end of the first quarter was 42,400, representing 18% of all [...] -
IMI warns against EV training delays
- 27/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has warned the sector that any potential delay in the 2030 deadline for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles must not be a free pass to delay EV training. Steve Nash, CEO, urged the automotive sector to keep its eye on the ball for EV training, regardless of a potential [...] -
IMI report reveals worrying EV failure rate
- 24/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) are 40% more likely to fail an MOT because of poor tyre condition than petrol cars. The IMI has attributed this to the greater average weight of EVs compared to other vehicles. They also stated that the greater amount of torque [...] -
Apprentices down on pre-pandemic levels
- 21/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
New research has found that automotive apprentices in 2023 are eight per cent below what they were in 2019/2020 and 31% below what they were in 2018/2019. This is despite a 12% increase in numbers in the first eight months of the year. Emma Carrigy, research and insights manager at the IMI, said: “It is [...] -
JLR gigafactory a ‘significant boost’
- 20/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The automotive industry has welcomed the announcement that Jaguar Land Rover’s new EV battery gigafactory will be built in the UK. The facility, which represents a £4bn investment and is expected to create 4,000 direct jobs, will be developed in Somerset, with production expected to be underway by [...] -
IMI unveils new automotive skills campaign
- 18/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry is embarking on a game-changing campaign to debunk the outdated perceptions that are at the heart of the recruitment challenges. The campaign is being launched as the industry faces a 20-year high in vacancies, with IMI data suggesting 111,400 roles need to be filled in the next [...] -
IMI announces Skills Competition finalists
- 13/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the IMI Skills Competitions finalists following the conclusion of the National Qualifier events. The finalists were selected in four key specialisms – Body Repair, Refinishing, Light Vehicle Technology, and Heavy Vehicle Technology. They now go forward to [...] -
IMI renews British Motor Show partnership
- 07/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and the British Motor Show have renewed their partnership for 2023 with the announcement of an all-new Tech Hub sponsored by the IMI. The IMI Tech Hub will feature a replica of a full-sized garage service bay and ICE and EV cars, with engaging workshops helping visitors [...] -
IMI warns of growing ADAS skills gap
- 31/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has issued a stark warning that a lack of ADAS skills is putting road users at risk and undermining UK mobility. Its report, Meeting the Demand for Skilled Vehicle Technicians in the Age of ADAS, examines the scale of Level 2 autonomy in the UK car parc and the skills [...]