62 AFTERMARKET JULY/AUGUST 2023 TRAINING www.aftermarketonline.net Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (Classes 4 and 7) courses are available at RMI Academy of Automotive Skills sites in Southam, Runcorn, Winchester, Lincoln and Cheltenham. The four-day course includes an online examination, plus a practical assessment which can be completed either at the RMI Academy or at a business premises. Once the course has been completed, DVSA VT8 demonstration tests can also be conducted at an academy if required. Eligibility criteria apply. If a technician does not have the relevant Level 3 or equivalent qualification required to take this course, Vehicle Technician Accredited Assessment (VTAA) courses are available. MOT Tester Training is also available for Class 1 & 2 and Class 5 vehicles. RMI members receive preferential pricing as a benefit of membership. For more information and eligibility criteria, visit: RMItrainingAcademy.co.uk Pneumatics specialist PCL continues to recruit apprentices in Sheffield and the surrounding area. Machining Apprentice Dylan Roome joined PCL from school in 2020: “I have become competent at setting our CNC lathes to produce high and low volume components, because of this I have been chosen to train on our brand-new sliding head machine which arrived in October.” QA Technician Evie Asquith completed a Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering as an apprentice with PCL, and is now working towards a part-time Manufacturing Engineer degree: “I enjoy the opportunities at PCL, including courses, growth and knowledge in industry and PCL.” Product Development Engineer Jack Gibbs came to PCL straight out of school at 16 and has since completed his Bachelor of Engineering degree: “The guidance they have provided has helped me go from leaving school at 16 to becoming a degree graduate at 22, as well as developing vital engineering skills along the way.” HR Manager Helen Waller added: “With succession planning high on our agenda we’ve put a lot of effort into engaging with apprenticeships as part of our long-term talent strategy. For SMEs particularly it can be a challenge, but as a non-Levy paying employer, receiving 95% funding from the government has gone a long way to ensuring we develop skills for the future of our business.” For more information, visit: www.pclairtechnology.com/careers PCL continues to invest in training and apprenticeships 35% of calls into the LKQ Academy Technical Helpline relate to diesel systems, a study by the service has revealed, making this the most common area for queries. The Technical Helpline and Technical Troubleshooting Database are available to members of LKQ Academy. The Helpline, which receives over 1,000 calls per month, also saw 15% of calls since the start of 2023 relating to petrol issues, with a further 15% based around electric issues. The data was compared with scores in the LKQ Academy Skills Assessment, and diesel and petrol test scores were the lowest overall in the first quarter of the year, with technicians averaging 32%. The test also highlighted that many need to top up their skills on electrical systems, as results for electrical were only slightly higher at 47%. Bob Wiffen, Workshop Solutions Director at LKQ Euro Car Parts, said: “Petrol and diesel engines will be commonplace on our roads for a long time yet, and it’s important technicians can complete every job on them effectively and efficiently. Workshops have been evolving and adapting over recent years. While it’s right that upskilling in diagnostics, ADAS and hybrid/EV is a focus, it’s important not to overlook the basics.” Commenting on the Technical Support provision, Bob added: “Through our Technical Support provision, it’s like we’re putting a team of Master Technicians in our customers’ workshops, whenever they need them. One call to the helpline can save hours tracing an elusive component failure, helping to increase profitability and customer satisfaction.” For more information, visit: www.lkqacademy.co.uk Diesel dominates calls to Technical Helpline RMI Academy: MOT Tester Training Class 4 & 7
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