skills

Audatex offering free AEG training

Audatex has announced that it is offering one apprentice a month a free place on its AudaEnterpriseGold certification course. The new initiative has been launched in collaboration with the National […]

Government petition to tackle skills crisis

A new petition has been launched urging the government to allow the automotive sector to tackle the skills gap by recruiting foreign workers. The petition has been launched by Ingenia […]

Bodyshop event reveals first speakers

The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has confirmed the first speakers who will share their insights and experience at the NEC Birmingham from 8-9 June. The event will feature the […]

Autotech Group celebrates talent summit

Autotech Group is celebrating the success of its inaugural Talent Recharge event, when more than 200 leaders from the automotive industry met to discuss the industry’s skills shortage. Held under […]

Revive! launches large-scale recruitment drive

SMART repairer Revive! has announced a five-year expansion plan that will include the recruitment of over 200 technicians. The recruitment drive is anticipated to more than double their workforce as […]

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 […]