training

Webinar dates confirmed for bodyshop training

Two new webinars in the ‘Elite Body Shop Systems Made Simple’ series have been scheduled for 17 November and 8 December. The free online training, delivered by Dave Luehr and […]

IMI predicts severe EV skills shortage

New analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry is predicting that the automotive industry will be 37,500 electric vehicle technicians short by 2030. It has calculated that 90,000 automotive […]

Repairers urged to get EV ready

Repairers without EV skills in the workshop have been urged to get the training necessary to meet industry needs. Vincent St Claire, managing director of Fleet Assist, says bodyshops need […]

Motofix expands Thatcham Research relationship

Motofix Group has expanded its relationship with Thatcham Research to ensure all 200-plus employees have access to ecademy, along with personalised learning plans. Motofix is a long-standing Thatcham Research client […]

IGA introduces further EV training

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is offering a second round of heavily subsidised hybrid/EV Level 3 courses to its members. It hopes this will go some way to addressing the […]

Autotech Academy supports intern placements

Autotech Academy has recently supported a Volkswagen Van dealership in recruiting three interns. It liaised with Sandwell College and Walsall College after being contacted by the Volkswagen Van Centre in […]

Autodata enhances training offering

Autodata has launched a brand new service, Autodata Training, which it claims offers workshops a better and more cost-effective way to train technicians. Autodata provides hundreds of high-quality, technical training […]

New training platform launched for bodyshops

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new training platform for independent garages and bodyshops. The LKQ Academy will be available to LKQ customers across Europe and features a full […]

Motofix launches new skills development programme

Motofix Group has created a new two-year traineeship for its vehicle repair business; the Automotive Business Trainee. As part of the programme, trainees will develop skills and knowledge in parts, […]

Leicester College introduces car repair courses

Leicester College has introduced one-year courses for students interested in careers in automotive repair.  The Level 1 Diplomas in Vehicle Accident Repair, Paint Principles or Body Principles are taught at […]

Thatcham Research welcomes 2021 intake

Thatcham Research has announced that more than 150 apprentices will join its programme this year. The first 35 started on Monday, with a second group due to join at the […]

RMI cuts ribbon on fourth site

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills has opened its fourth training site in Lincoln. The new facility, which was opened by MP Karl McCartney, joins established facilities in Runcorn, Winchester […]