Continental Automotive has revealed it can deliver a full electric and hybrid electric vehicle training programme from its Birmingham headquarters, an approved IMI Centre.
The courses range from 1 – 3 days and cover Awareness, Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement and Diagnosis. There is the opportunity to attend the full set of courses or just one or two to suit the garage requirements.
All the electric and hybrid vehicle training courses will be regulated by OFQUAL and quality assured by the IMI as the Awarding organisation – once qualified, technicians receive a nationally recognised certificate.
Stuart West, Tachograph Product Manager and Training Centre Co-ordinator at Continental Automotive, commented: “There is currently a serious deficit in the number of automotive technicians trained to work on electric and hybrid vehicles – latest data suggests just over 5% are currently qualified. We have, therefore, invested in enhancing our training to bring these new technologies into scope to support automotive professionals who want to enhance their skills, and give motorists confidence that their electric and hybrid vehicles can be serviced and maintained safely.
“It is great to be a part of such an important movement, and we are delighted to be able to continue supporting the automotive industry in offering courses that will help to fill this skills gap, making a real difference in the automotive World.”
