Thatcham welcomes VDA apprentices
Thatcham Research is welcoming 15 new VDA apprentices this week.
The apprentices from Allianz, LV=, and Hastings Direct, and independent repairers Motorfix and S&P Brisley, will attend Thatcham Research’s Academy to undertake the physical aspects of their training in a Covid-safe environment from June. This will be combined with digital learning modules accessed via Thatcham Research’s online technical awareness programme ecademy.
Dean Lander, head of repair sector services, Thatcham Research, said: “We are really pleased to welcome our latest VDA apprentices, and to do so using the latest technologies to create a seamless blended learning programme. Lockdown has created huge barriers to apprenticeship development, but we have adapted the delivery of learning to ensure continual supply of the essential skills the repair industry needs.”
The apprentices will learn the manual processes of assessing and costing repair of a vehicle and get to grips with electronic estimating software. In addition, they will develop their knowledge of all vehicle types, from internal combustion engine to electric and hybrid vehicles, along with the latest developments in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
The next in-take for the VDA programme will begin in September. For further details call 01635 293130.
