training

FMG achieves PASMA accreditation

FMG Repair Services’s dedicated Technical Training Centre has become a PASMA registered and approved training centre. This means the centre in IMI-accredited site in Goole, which provides vehicle repair courses […]

IMI predicts EV technicians shortfall by 2032

The latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed that the shortfall in EV technicians is expected to occur in 2023. It previously estimated that the […]

Ben delivers dedicated menopause training

Automotive charity Ben is delivering four courses dedicated to providing support to employers and employees when colleagues are going through the menopause. This comes after it was announced that company’s […]

Kia cuts ribbon on new academy

Kia has marked National Apprenticeship Week by cutting the ribbon on its new academy. The academy has moved to a purpose-built 40,000 sqft building within St. Mowden Park in Derby […]

LKQ boss predicts EV acceleration

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden has predicted that that electric vehicle (EV) transition will accelerate over the next year. He expects more independent garages to […]

Kia opens dedicated training site in Derby

Kia has unveiled a new training centre in Derby dedicated to apprentices and dealers. The 40,000 sqft site, which employs a dedicated team of around 15-17 full-time staff, will facilitate […]

TrustFord opens 2024 apprentice programme

TrustFord it is now accepting applications for its 2024 apprenticeship programme, as part of the company’s commitment to growing and retaining diverse colleagues. There are over 80 opportunities across the […]

Straightset cuts ribbon on new training centre

Independent UK garage equipment company Straightset has opened a new 3,000 sqft training studio at its headquarters in Worksop. The studio will offer a dedicated training space where customers, distributors […]

Bridge Learning Tech partners with skills tsar

Bridge Learning Tech has announced a new collaboration with Sarah Sillars OBE, who will work with the company as a skills champion and ambassador. This partnership signals a joint commitment […]

Repairify secures ACE training accreditation

Repairify has achieved ASE accreditation for both online and in-person training, meaning it is now recognised as an approved provider of ‘Continuing Automotive Service Education’. Accreditation, which means its training […]

IMI Skills Competition winners announced

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced the winners of its 2023 Skills Competition. The event attracted more than 600 nominations, making the 2023 competition the most intense […]

SYNETIQ develops dedicated leadership programme

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has introduced its first Leadership and Development Programme to help reduce the growing skills gap. This comes after the Department of Education’s Employee Skills Survey revealed […]