Allianz announces EV training accreditation
Two thirds of Allianz Partners UK’s national network of manufacturer-dedicated and multi-brand roadside technicians are now IMI credited to repair electric and hybrid vehicles.
By achieving level three Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair, they have secured IMI TechSafe professional registration.
The remaining technicians will complete accreditation by the end of March 2020.
Through the IMI L3, all TechSafe approved technicians are trained to understand and manage the risks of working on EVs, disconnect high voltage systems and identify solutions. They are also able to communicate knowledgeably with customers at the roadside.
Ian Burchette, technical development Manager at Allianz Partners UK, said: “As EVs become more popular we have a duty of care as an assistance provider to protect not only our technicians when they repair these vehicles, but also the public and our partners. We have always invested in the continual professional development of our technicians, making sure they are trained to the highest level.
“The skills and professionalism of our roadside assistance technicians are at the heart of our success, and this new commitment enables us to continue to deliver the best customer service on behalf of our manufacturer clients.”
Steve Nash CEO of the IMI added: “The value of this commitment by Allianz Partners UK should not be underestimated. As EVs become more common on our roads, the technology that technicians encounter every day is changing rapidly. Motorists need to know that the technician assessing and repairing their vehicle at the roadside has the right skills to do the job, and by investing in fast-tracking EV training, Allianz Partners is providing that assurance.
“Recognising the strong commitment by Allianz Partners to empower its technicians with the knowledge and skills to assist and repair EVs, which will benefit the market as a whole, we are delighted to have invited the business to participate in the EV Sector Advisory Panel, which works primarily to set out qualification standards and CPD across the automotive sector.”
