62 AFTERMARKET NOVEMBER 2023 TRAINING www.aftermarketonline.net Upcoming training dates and news on courses TRAINING UPDATE Training webinars from Nissens Automotive Nissens Automotive has widened its Training Concept offering via a new and free live webinar series, hosted by their product specialists. As well as the information side, viewers can take part in Q&A sessions. The Webinars have already covered a range of topics, including the flushing procedure for an A/C system, a step-by-step on routine A/C system inspection, a top 10 of causes for system problems, ECV valve compressors and more. Topics due to be covered include UV-dye and additives, and a number of different sessions centred around the Heat Pump system. Recordings will be made available on Facebook or on the Nissens Experts portal For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com /nissensautomotive Nissens also offers free online training via: ntc.nissens.com Welcome to Aftermarket’s training section. Here you can find the latest on upcoming training dates, as well as news on courses becoming available. If you have information on training you wish to share, please get in touch with the editor via email: alex@aftermarket.co.uk Assisted reality headsets have been given to 18 colleges and training providers by the IMI in collaboration with Autotech Connect and RealWear, with the kit intended to support learning and streamline the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process. IMI CEO Steve Nash commented: “Our collaboration with Autotech Connect and RealWear is part and parcel of our commitment to spotlighting how there is so much more to motor than generally perceived. Indeed, our latest campaign ‘There’s More to Motor’ is amplifying this message across the country, sharing the voices of those who are actively taking advantage of advancing automotive technology and the significant opportunities this is offering in terms of a career and professional development.” Mark Armitage, Autotech Group’s Commercial Director, observed: “The competition to attract and retain talent remains fierce and we need to showcase the progression of the industry, including the growing use of technology and AR to motivate young people, inspiring them to complete their studies and forge a career within the aftermarket.” Derrick Sawyer, who attended the launch and facilitated in the provision of the AR headsets, added: “RealWear is delighted to support the IMI and Autotech Connect and empower the next generation of vehicle technicians to use the tools which will enable them to be the best version of themselves in their chosen career.” Sean Baker, Motor Vehicle Lecturer for Stamford College, which is among the recipients for the sets, concluded: “Being part of the pilot program with the RealWear headsets puts the college at the forefront of utilising new equipment and IMI gets AR into colleges
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