March 2020

54 AFTERMARKET MARCH 2020 TRAINING www.aftermarketonline.net The Garage Inspector – Upcoming training dates Andy Savva – The Garage Inspector – offers business improvement services for garages, including, one day business training days in finance, marketing and customer excellence. These courses have been specifically written and are delivered for independent garage owners, managers, technicians and reception staff by Andy. Upcoming dates include: Effective Leadership/ Managing Quality Tuesday 3 March Location: Radisson Blu, Cardiff Customer Excellence/ Reception Management Wednesday 4 March Location: Radisson Blu, Cardiff Effective Leadership/ Managing Quality Tuesday 7 April Location: Newcastle, venue TBC (Usually within 4-6 weeks of the course date). Customer Excellence/ Reception Management Wednesday 8 April Location: Newcastle, venue TBC (Usually within 4-6 weeks of the course date). Financial Understanding for the Garage Business Tuesday 2 June Location: Fleet/Guildford, venue TBC(Usually within 4-6 weeks of the course date). Marketing Essentials Location: Fleet/ Guilford Wednesday 3 June 2020 Location: Fleet/Guilford venue TBC (Usually within 4-6 weeks of the course date). For more information or to book, please visit www.thegarageinspector.com 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 a 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 its MOT Tester training for class 4 and 7 vehicles. Experienced technicians who would like to become a MOT tester can take this course to become qualified as a 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 four days, including a practical assessment, which can be taken either at one of the RMI academies or your own business premises. Eligibility criteria apply. You must have at least four years’ full time employment in the service and repair of class 4 and 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. National Automotive Recruitment Fair premiers at the Motor Show The British Motor Show will play host to the National Automotive Recruitment Fair on the opening day of the show, Thursday 20 August 2020 at Farnborough International. Seminars and sessions from automotive industry suppliers and vehicle manufacturers showcasing the opportunities that the automotive industry has to offer. The show will focus on attracting talent from schools, colleges and universities. A specific thread is also aimed at attracting more women into the industry. Exhibitors at The British Motor Show will be able to participate in the event for free. Oganisers are encouraging anyone who would like to get involved to email Andy@automotion.live to register interest.