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Mazda unveils new training centre
- 29/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Mazda UK has opened a new bespoke training centre that will centralise training for dealer staff from across its network. The 11,000 sqf facility in Bedfordshire will deliver training for dealer roles from apprentice through to master technicians, as well as management training in sales and service roles. With the [...] -
IMI awards inaugural Centre of Excellence
- 28/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry has named BMW Group UK Academy in Berkshire the first IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. The prestigious inaugural award recognises the outstanding achievements of the BMW Academy in developing and promoting IMI TechSafe standards. The £17m purpose-built BMW Group UK Academy [...] -
EV training soars by 300%
- 26/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported that demand for its IMI-accredited EV and hybrid training has increased by more than 300% in just two years. So far in 2022, LKQ Euro Car Parts – through its LKQ Academy – has already trained more than 1,280 technicians to work with pure electric and hybrid vehicles. Another [...] -
IAAF launches new training academy
- 16/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a new training academy to upskill new and existing people working within the automotive aftermarket. From virtual to practical training, the IAAF Academy will cover all areas of an automotive aftermarket business, helping companies and their [...] -
RWC introduces new IMI-approved EV course
- 19/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RWC Training has gained IMI approval to deliver a new Electric Vehicle Technician Accreditation. This will create the necessary progression route from the Level 3 EV Qualification and is considered more suitable for bodyshop technicians than Level 4 Qualification, which is aimed at service maintenance and master [...] -
IMI report reveals looming skills crisis
- 18/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting a 160,000 shortfall in skilled workers by 2031. Its latest Automotive Sector Employment report attributes this growing skills gaps to the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, the pandemic, decreased immigration and fewer people of working age. Despite forecasting a [...] -
New commercial vehicle apprenticeship launched
- 16/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Tiger Trailers of Cheshire has launched a new coachbuilding apprenticeship. Introduced in partnership with Heritage Skills Academy, the new apprenticeship in classic vehicle coachbuilding will combine old-school skills with cutting-edge technology. Working with highly specialist [...] -
Mindset matters with new course
- 08/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto-Motivate is introducing a remote, half-day course to introduce attendees to the benefits of a better mindset. This comes after the success of its one-day Mindset Course and is aimed at colleagues at all levels and in all roles. Delivered via Zoom in just four hours, the shorter course touches on all the key [...] -
Steve Hoe lands top BRIT role
- 03/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Steve Hoe has replaced Christine Maskell as chair of BRIT (Body Repair Industry Trailblazer). BRIT is the group formed by the merging of the AutoRaise and Collision Repair Sector Group to manage the five new apprenticeship standards: Paint; Panel; MET; Accident Repair; and Vehicle Damage Assessor. Hoe, technical [...] -
AW celebrates apprenticeship successes
- 26/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
AW Repair Group is celebrating its first cohort of apprentices completing their end point assessments through the IMI. The group that signed up at AW’s first Apprentice Showcase Event in 2018 are now fully qualified Multi-Skilled Accident Repair Technicians, and have also undertaken EV awareness training and [...]