skills

Volvo adds additional training date

Volvo has made available a further date for its product technology update course. The course covers repair methods, safety systems, windscreen and ADAS, bumper repairs, SRS and WHIPS systems, and […]

Autotech Training names first MD

Autotech Training has named Colin Gleghorn as its first managing director dedicated to the brand. The decision to create a role responsible solely for Autotech Training, a division of Autotech […]

Xtrac opens new training academy

Berkshire-based transmission specialist Xtrac has launched of a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its global headquarters in Thatcham. The new training facility, which includes a CAE classroom and adjoining practical skills […]

IMI reveals drastic HGV skills shortage

The Institute of the Motor Industry estimates that just three per cent of HGV technicians are trained to work on high voltage systems. Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI, said: […]

Spaces available for training event

Spaces are still available for a new event which will see leaders from all across the automotive industry come together to drive forward the skills conversation and help organisations devise […]

Axalta goes lives with training videos

Axalta has launched an ongoing series of refinish training videos designed to help automotive repair bodyshops deal with common paint defects. The first six videos, available now free of charge, […]

MOT demand set to exceed capacity

Motorists are being warned that a surge in demand for MOT tests this March could see them struggle to get their MOT renewed or obtain a first MOT. However, the Institute of Motor […]

School of Thought partners Career Expo

The British Motor Show and Automotive Career Expo is taking place in Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 18-21 August. Now partnered by The School of Thought, the Automotive Career Expo […]

Remit makes case for apprenticeships

Shadow skills minister Toby Perkins MP and local MP and former Foreign Secretary Dame Margaret Beckett MP toured the state-of-the-art academies of Remit Training in Derby last week to understand […]

Rolls-Royce extends apprenticeship deadline

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has extended the deadline for applications to its apprenticeship programme for 2022 until 13 March. The change gives prospective candidates additional time to secure one of 37 […]

Volvo announces new training date

Volvo Car UK has announced a new training date, with a Body Technology Day available to the wider sector. Steve Plunkett, Volvo/Polestar Body & Paint Manager, said: “On the back […]

Aston Martin announces significant recruitment drive

Aston Martin has announced a drive to recruit over 40 early career positions at its Gaydon and St Athan sites. Announced during National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the ultra-luxury British manufacturer […]