• Drivers facing 17 million training hours
    • 28/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    According to DVSA statistics 487,505 Driver Qualification Cards issued in 2019 are set to expire before the end of 2024. Between them, these drivers who have to renew their card will need to attend a staggering 17 million hours of periodic training. On average, that’s 3.4 million hours of training each year, for [...]
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  • Rivus unveils new training academy
    • 17/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fleet solutions provider Rivus has launched a new IMI-approved training academy for LCV and HGV technicians. The purpose-built training centre is an extension of Rivus’ existing service, maintenance, and repair garage in Leeds and comprises a classroom-style training facility as well as a fully equipped training [...]
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  • Indasa and Thatcham Research announce supply partnership
    • 14/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Indasa Abrasives has announced it is supporting Thatcham Research by supplying its Automotive Academy with premium surface preparation materials and sanding systems. This strategic collaboration aims to maximise individual skills and strengthen the future development of the crash repair industry in the UK. The [...]
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  • Motorpoint agrees training partnership with Skillnet
    • 09/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Motorpoint has entered into a new partnership with Skillnet to nurture the talents of future generations of apprentices across its business. The new partnership means Motorpoint will work with Skillnet to create a future-proofed, cutting-edge apprenticeship programme to develop its staff across a range of [...]
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  • Autotech Training expands into Northern Ireland
    • 08/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Autotech Training has appointed Dasos Michaelides as head of business development for Ireland. The newly-created role will support the company’s continued growth in the region. In his new role, Michaelides will initially head up the roll-out of electric/hybrid courses across Northern Ireland along with IMI [...]
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  • Fix Auto UK accelerates wellness training
    • 06/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fix Auto UK is ramping up the number of Mental Health First Aider training courses to meet its goal of ensuring every franchise partner has at least two qualified mental health first aiders on site. Since revealing its plans last summer to be the first repair network in the UK to offer courses that educate [...]
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  • ARC Support Services unveils new VDA course
    • 08/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    ARC Support Services has introduced a new online course aimed at VDAs interested in developing their skills. The Definitive Introduction to Assessing Damaged Vehicles is a 10-part course that will be delivered over Zoom from March onwards. It is targeted at novice or intermediate candidates who wish to learn or [...]
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  • Auto Windscreens celebrates apprentice success
    • 07/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A mobile technician from Auto Windscreens has become the first in England to complete the new Level 3 Automotive Glazing Technician apprenticeship. Ashley Atkins, a mobile technician from Auto Windscreens Grimsby Service Centre, achieved the qualification as the company announces plans to recruit up to 42 [...]
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  • BCA to host special careers day
    • 06/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive services and vehicle remarketing company BCA is staging a special careers event at the BCA Rockingham Centre, in Corby on 7 February. Running from 11am to 7pm, the event will cover the wide range of automotive career opportunities on offer at BCA and will appeal to anyone interested in working in the [...]
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  • Martec unveils new IMI-approved training
    • 30/01/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Training provider Martec Training has launched a new IMI accredited Apprenticeship route. This latest Level 3 Apprenticeship is targeted at vehicle damage and MET technicians and will enable those already working in a bodyshop to further advance their abilities. This higher-level apprenticeship qualification [...]
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