November 2019

62 AFTERMARKET NOVEMBER 2019 TRAINING www.aftermarketonline.net The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills Course Spotlight – MOT Tester Training (class 4 & 7) The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills provides training for all aspects of running your garage business. It is the UK’s largest provider of MOT training with MOT tester courses running every week at sites across the UK. This issue, we are highlighting their MOT Tester training for class 4 & 7 vehicles. Experienced technicians who would like to become a MOT tester can take this course to become qualified as an MOT tester, and will enable them to apply to the DVSA to become authorised. Participants will learn: Relevant acts and regulations Classes of vehicles Use of the MOT Testing Service (MTS) Test standards and procedures Inspection routine Documentation and security Refusal to conduct test Safe working practices Working relationships within test centre The course runs over three days, plus a practical assessment, which can be taken at either one of its Academies. The RMI now offers an on-site assessment at your business premises, subject to availability. Eligibility criteria apply. You must have at least four years’ full time employment in the service and repair of class 4 & 7 vehicles, have a Level 3 automotive qualification or equivalent, a current and full UK driving licence, and have no criminal offences connected with the motor trade, violence or intimidation. RMI members receive preferential pricing as a benefit of membership. Book by calling the RMI on 0845 305 4230 or visit www.RMItrainingAcademy.co.uk for more information. Car sales course launched Snap-on: Free TRITON-D8 online training available now The new TRITON-D8 scan tool from Snap-on is being supported with a series of free online training videos. Broken down into different subjects and categories, the videos consist of advice and screenshots along with comment and guidance from Snap-on. The full range of TRITON-D8 training modules covers: Introduction and Navigation Scanner Codes Intelligent Diagnostics Scanner Data PID View Scanner Data Graphing View Functional Tests Fast-Track Troubleshooter Global OBD-II Quick Lookups Previous Vehicles and Saved Data Digital Multimeter Functions Meters Guided Component Tests The training modules are accompanied by Snap-on’s series of Diagnostic Quick Tips features. These are based on real case studies and show how to apply diagnostics to specific vehicles and applications through short demonstrations of diagnostic tools to solve common problems. To see the full list of TRITON-D8 training and quick tips videos visit: diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/tritond8 The Motor Ombudsman has added a new course on distance car sales to its online training portfolio. The course is suitable for any organisation in the UK selling cars, second-hand or new, regardless of whether they are accredited to The Motor Ombudsman, and takes around 30 minutes to complete. Tuition covers the following areas: Definition of a distance sales contract and relevant legislation Increased rights of consumers during distance sale Obligations to be met by businesses Significance of consumer deposit when paying for a car remotely The module ends with a short test and participants receive a handy downloadable checklist to help determine whether or not a sale can be classified as at a distance. In addition, each user will receive a certificate from The Motor Ombudsman plus CPD points. Bill Fennell, Chief Ombudsman and Managing Director at The Motor Ombudsman, said: “Buying cars is no longer confined to bricks and mortar premises. Therefore, it is important that businesses are fully up to speed with the laws and obligations governing distance contracts and transactions.” To register or for more information visit www.TheMotorOmbudsman.org/garages/tr aining