training

New training platform launched for bodyshops

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new training platform for independent garages and bodyshops. The LKQ Academy will be available to LKQ customers across Europe and features a full […]

Motofix launches new skills development programme

Motofix Group has created a new two-year traineeship for its vehicle repair business; the Automotive Business Trainee. As part of the programme, trainees will develop skills and knowledge in parts, […]

Leicester College introduces car repair courses

Leicester College has introduced one-year courses for students interested in careers in automotive repair.  The Level 1 Diplomas in Vehicle Accident Repair, Paint Principles or Body Principles are taught at […]

Thatcham Research welcomes 2021 intake

Thatcham Research has announced that more than 150 apprentices will join its programme this year. The first 35 started on Monday, with a second group due to join at the […]

RMI cuts ribbon on fourth site

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills has opened its fourth training site in Lincoln. The new facility, which was opened by MP Karl McCartney, joins established facilities in Runcorn, Winchester […]

EV training costs reduced

Autotech Training has introduced an EV training bundle which will reduce the cost of securing the skills to safely repair EVs. It has said that attendees booking all three IMI […]

Roberlo Crom Campus

Roberlo reveals new training concept

Roberlo has launched a new training concept for the car refinishing industry. Aimed at painters, bodyshop and distributors, Crom Campus is the free access point to all the knowledge, training […]

Stellantis expands LCV training programme

Stellantis is expanding its new Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) Training Programme. The programme is available to Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën retailers and has already had 99 master and consultant technicians […]

ACIS supports Toyota training initiative

ACIS is supporting Toyota in a new initiative to train technicians. The vehicle manufacturer is using a damaged Toyota Supra as a skills training vehicle for technicians at its head […]

AutoRaise supports apprentice levy transfers

AutoRaise has supported Saint Gobain in transferring more than £125,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy funding to repairers. The Levy Transfer programme enables larger, levy-paying corporations to fulfil their corporate social […]

IMI calls for £15m EV skills investment

The IMI has repeated its plea for government funding to support the training of EV technicians. It suggests a £15m boost would contribute towards training for up to 75,000 new […]

AW Repair Group commits to EV training

AW Repair Group has become the first UK bodyshop group to sign up its entire workforce to Thatcham Research’s EV Ready programme. The EV Ready training programme, which consists of […]