FEBRUARY 2024 AFTERMARKET 63 www.aftermarketonline.net The Apprentice of the Year Awards which acknowledges skills and talent across Norfolk and Suffolk took place recently. Award ceremonies took place at both East Coast College sites in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Suffolk’s Apprentice of the Year was named as Alicia Farrow, Level two Auto Care Apprentice. Meanwhile, Norfolk’s winner was Tia Marsh, Level Three Automotive (Light Vehicle) Apprentice. Matthew Yeldham, Vocational Trainer at East Coast College, said: “We were so impressed with what both Alicia and Tia had to offer across the duration of their courses over the 2022-3 academic year. Their level of knowledge, skills retention, and their collective passion for the industry delivered distinction level work which blew away our judging panel. They are worthy winners of the Apprentice of the Year accolade and I’m confident in the difference they’ll make in their careers.” Automotive aftermarket PR and digital marketing agency Impression Communications supported the events by providing Amazon vouchers for each winner. Hayley Evans, PR Director at Impression, added: “Supporting the next generation of aftermarket talent is key to ensure the longevity of the industry and to bridge the skills gap and therefore we’re pleased to have supported the Apprentice of the Year Awards and recognise the effort and passion.” East Coast College names award winners The deadline for MOT Testers to complete their 2023/24 Annual Training is fast approaching. Testers have until 31 March to pass the assessment. This year’s pass mark remains at 80%. The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills offers a number of packages to enable Testers to do this. Annual Training Workbooks - £45 These contain self-learning material, sample assessment questions, a training log and personal login details to access the online assessment E-Learning - £60 Annual training and the online assessment can be carried out online through the RMI Academy’s e-learning platform Classroom Training - £95 Annual Training and the assessment can both be completed in half a day at RMI Academy of Automotive Skills sites in Runcorn, Lincoln, Southam, Winchester and Cheltenham Enhanced Classroom Training - £195 An enhanced, full-day classroom option is available for testers who would like in-depth training beyond the minimum three hours of training required by DVSA (Class 4 & 7 only) Regional Training Events - £75 Training is delivered at regional events so that testers have access to face-to-face learning wherever they are in the country. This package includes the training session, an RMI workbook and access to the online assessment On-site training- £245 for RMI members and £295 for nonmembers Annual Training can be delivered at a business premises for up to six testers. The online assessment must be purchased separately at a cost of £34 per tester, and can be taken immediately after the course or at a later date. All options are available for Class 4 & 7 and 1 & 2 vehicles and include access to the online assessment unless specified. Prices exclude VAT. For more information, visit: www.RMItrainingAcademy.co.uk RMI Academy: 2023/24 MOT Annual Training
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