New analysis from The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that just two per cent of technicians in the UK are qualified to work of vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
It has found that there are only 4,425 individuals in the UK registered and qualified to work safely on servicing, repairing and maintaining ADAS-equipped vehicles, which now account for 13% of the UK car parc.
Kevin Finn, executive chair of the IMI, said:
“The proportion of ADAS-equipped vehicles has grown from 11% in January 2024 to 13% in July, yet there has not been a similar increase in the proportion of ADAS-trained technicians. As the proportion of vehicles featuring ADAS accelerates, ahead of the introduction of fully automated vehicles, it is critical that more technicians are trained to work on vehicles with this technology.”
The IMI launched Level 2 and Level 3 ADAS qualifications in 2022, while the IMI TechSafe recognition programme provides independent assessment and recognition of the technical competence of technicians working in the UK automotive sector. IMI TechSafe identifies a member’s professionalism and safe working practice in the field of electric vehicles (EV) and other safety-critical vehicle systems such ADAS.
