Monday 6th September, 2010
Automotive News IMI
In response to today's Which? report into garage servicing, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has had the status raised of its Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme. ATA is the only industry backed, independent accreditation scheme that specifically tests the current competency of technicians in the automotive retail sector
There is a significant gender bias within most occupations in the automotive retail sector with men outnumbering women in almost all occupations. Women make up the majority of workers only in administrative and secretarial roles where they account for 70% of workers
The quarterly industry update provides an up to date view of the retail automotive sector by analysing employment and vehicle sales figures, amongst other key performance indicators.
The UK economy came out of recession in the final quarter of 2009, rising 0
The UK economy came out of recession in the final quarter of 2009, rising 0
Motor industry regulatory body, Motor Codes, is to intensify its push to increase the service and repair sector's credibility as it enters a collaborative relationship with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
"Raising service and repair standards in every garage, in every town, in every region of the UK is our number one priority," said Chris Mason, Motor Codes director
Eighteen year old Alex Knight who works for Gatwick Honda in Crawley, West Sussex, has been crowned the Automobile Technology (light vehicle) winner in the national skills competition.
Alex competed against the very best automotive technicians in the final of the Skillauto competition which was held at the BMW Group Academy, near Reading
The Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme was launched to the industry on 15th June 2005. Today, ATA celebrates it's fifth birthday
IRTE and IMI collaborate to further irtec Licensing Scheme
Two of engineering's most respected names have finalised an agreement to improve commercial vehicle industry standards by developing the technician-licensing scheme, irtec.
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) today announced the collaboration, which paves the way for improved skills levels and recognition of a competency benchmark
The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) and the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) today announced the collaboration, which paves the way for improved skills levels and recognition of a competency benchmark
Following a record number of entries and a series of regional heats across the country, the judges have now selected the final six technicians who will compete in the UK final of the Skillauto Automobile Technology (light vehicle) competition, sponsored by IMI Awards and Castrol.
From over 600 applicants, the top technicians in the light vehicle category were whittled down to the final six who will now compete on the 22nd and 23rd of June at the prestigious BMW Academy, near Reading in Berkshire
Following collaboration between employers and other key industry partners in the sector, the IMI has launched a new, innovative management and leadership solution for the automotive industry.
Automotive Management Accreditation (AMA) will work on a similar basis to the successful Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme but is the first accreditation scheme to address managerial needs specific to the sector
The Institute of the Motor Industry today (12 April 2010) announced that Stirling Wood is to become the company's new Head of Skills Development. The current post holder, Steve Scofield moves internally to become head of the newly created Accreditation Academy