Professional Motor Mechanic

Training for change

|Date: September 11, 2015

Training for change

“Garages save on coffee as driverless cars negate the need for hiring drivers.” This headline may seem a ...

“Garages save on coffee as driverless cars negate the need for hiring drivers.” This headline may seem a little comical, but then 10 years ago so may have headlines revealing that a hacker had control ...

September 11, 2015
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Have you considered an apprentice?

|Date: July 08, 2015

Have you considered an apprentice?

Julian Lloyd, MD of ProVQ, explains the benefits of breeding your own vehicle technicians. ...

Julian Lloyd, MD of ProVQ, explains the benefits of breeding your own vehicle technicians. ...

July 08, 2015
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Bodyshop eLearning gets industry backing

|Date: July 03, 2015

Bodyshop eLearning gets industry backing

The IMI have launched a suite of eLearning resources to support body repair and paint apprenticeships at ...

The IMI have launched a suite of eLearning resources to support body repair and paint apprenticeships at five road show events around the UK. ...

July 03, 2015
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IMI eLearning set to revolutionise accident repair education

|Date: April 14, 2015

IMI eLearning set to revolutionise accident repair education

The IMI’s eLearning system is currently utilised in over 200 colleges in the UK for Light Vehicle trainin ...

The IMI’s eLearning system is currently utilised in over 200 colleges in the UK for Light Vehicle training. It provides study aids and multimedia content which support students throughout their course ...

April 14, 2015
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Training Review – CAN/LIN-bus systems

|Date: March 15, 2015

Training Review – CAN/LIN-bus systems

TECHNICIAN: DARREN BAMFORD, STOKECOURSE: CAN/LIN-BUS SYSTEMSCOMPANY: BLUE PRINT ...

TECHNICIAN: DARREN BAMFORD, STOKECOURSE: CAN/LIN-BUS SYSTEMSCOMPANY: BLUE PRINT ...

March 15, 2015
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New training programmes announced for Comma brand distributors

|Date: March 05, 2015

New training programmes announced for Comma brand distributors

Cosan Lubricants has introduced a comprehensive new range of training programmes and tools provided for C ...

Cosan Lubricants has introduced a comprehensive new range of training programmes and tools provided for Comma brand aftermarket distributors and factors. ...

March 05, 2015
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One to watch in 2015: AutoMate

|Date: February 12, 2015

One to watch in 2015: AutoMate

With a dedication to delivering technical training to technicians via video tutorials, AutoMate arrives o ...

With a dedication to delivering technical training to technicians via video tutorials, AutoMate arrives on UK shores having been received with great acclaim by our counterparts in Australia and New Ze ...

February 12, 2015
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Our mate, your mate…… AutoMate

|Date: February 09, 2015

Our mate, your mate…… AutoMate

With the incredible pace of technology, especially in the fast moving world of automotive electronics and ...

With the incredible pace of technology, especially in the fast moving world of automotive electronics and mechanical systems, keeping trainees and staff up-to-date on current innovations and leading-e ...

February 09, 2015
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Blue Print announces latest training course

|Date: December 02, 2014

Blue Print announces latest training course

Blue Print’s market leading Technical Training courses are unique, developed in-house and include more th ...

Blue Print’s market leading Technical Training courses are unique, developed in-house and include more than 60% hands on practical content. Hybrid Vehicle Operation & Maintenance IMIAL Level 2 Next Co ...

December 02, 2014
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UK’s best automotive apprentices march on to IMI SkillAuto finals

|Date: December 02, 2014

UK’s best automotive apprentices march on to IMI SkillAuto finals

The search for the UK’s best young automotive technicians has entered its final phase with the announceme ...

The search for the UK’s best young automotive technicians has entered its final phase with the announcement of the finalists in the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) SkillAuto competition. Eight ...

December 02, 2014
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IMI Rewards Outstanding Automotive Talent

|Date: December 02, 2014

IMI Rewards Outstanding Automotive Talent

IMI has celebrated the achievements of Automotive Professionals, students and training providers at its O ...

IMI has celebrated the achievements of Automotive Professionals, students and training providers at its Outstanding Achievers Awards ceremony held for the first time at the Heritage Motor Centre in Wa ...

December 02, 2014
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SKIDZ set to launch new IMI Level 2 course

|Date: December 02, 2014

SKIDZ set to launch new IMI Level 2 course

As one academic year draws to a close the team at SKIDZ are already busy making preparations to welcome a ...

As one academic year draws to a close the team at SKIDZ are already busy making preparations to welcome a new intake of students and the familiar faces of young people returning to take a new higher l ...

December 02, 2014
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Blue Print announces latest training dates

|Date: December 02, 2014

Blue Print announces latest training dates

Blue Print has announced the dates for it's latest round of technical training courses for technicians. T ...

Blue Print has announced the dates for it's latest round of technical training courses for technicians. The courses are unique, developed in-house and include more than 60% hands-on practical content. ...

December 02, 2014
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Record numbers of independent technicians take up training

|Date: December 02, 2014

Record numbers of independent technicians take up training

In sharp contrast to the motor industry’s perception that independent garages are shying away from their ...

In sharp contrast to the motor industry’s perception that independent garages are shying away from their commitment to training, the Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced encouraging figu ...

December 02, 2014
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