IMI hires DVSA Education Chief to push quality MOT Training and Assessment The motor industry's awarding body, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), has recruited the DVSA's MOT specialist, David Easton, to help more testers and managers benefit from their comprehensive training and assessment offer.
Industry Body Insures a Professional Future 75% of all new vehicle sales now include some form of finance and insurance add-ons but many businesses in the UK are being fined thousands of pounds due to poor practise.
World-class Apprentices Compete for Gold Three days of gruelling competitions has seen 24 automotive apprentices from across the UK battle it out to be crowned the winner of the IMI Skill Auto 2016 competition.
Government must invest £30m in training to make electric cars affordable for all Ahead of the Autumn Statement this week a motor industry body is calling on the Government to make a £30m investment in specialist electric and hybrid vehicle training for thousands of maintenance and repair technicians in the independent retail sector. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) believes the investment is crucial to support the public switch to ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV).
Visitor registration goes live from January 2017 The countdown to the opening of Automechanika Birmingham 2017 is on, with online registration for the UK’s leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and supply chain available from January at www.automechanika-birmingham.com. The event offers key networking opportunities for all automotive industry professionals, hosting over 750 exhibitors at the NEC, from 6 to 8 June 2017.
MPs back IMI call for simplified process of apprenticeship creation The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons (PAC) has recommended that the Government adopt a much simpler approach to the setting up of the new apprenticeship Standards.
IMI invests in future proof IT system to service MOT testers assessments The IMI, the motor industry’s awarding body, has invested in a significant IT upgrade to service the huge surge in demand from MOT testers for DVSA assessment and training.
Demonstration of Professional Competence across BT Fleet Technicians BT Fleet garages in Chester, Chessington, Inverness and Norwich gain the Employer Recognition Scheme, as BT Fleet strive to demonstrate the Professional Competence of all of their technicians across their 65 garages.
Windscreen Scraper And De-Icer At The Ready - But Have Your Tyres And Brakes Been Checked Recently? The Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) urges motorists to get their vehicle checked by a qualified technician as overnight frosts, fog and snow are forecast.
70% of Drivers Put Off Electric and Hybrid Cars by High Insurance Costs Higher insurance premiums for electric and hybrid cars is the biggest factor putting off most drivers from making the switch from diesel to low emission vehicles, according to a survey published today (31.1.17).
IMI appoints apprentice expert to steer industry to the new training world The motor industry's awarding body, IMI, has today announced the appointment of a Senior Apprenticeship Manager to help guide employers, training providers and colleges through the changes to vocational training and the demands of the new Levy.
