February 2021

Engineering Learning and Skills Lead at Lincoln College, said: “We met Andy about two years ago, and we have been working with him since then, discussing ideas about the way the industry is going with new technology.” Fast-forward to 2020: “We will look at current automotive professionals who already have a Level 3 and want to progress towards Master Technician level in the independent sector. That is where Andy comes in.” Unique Including the business side of the business is vital according to Andy Savva: “There is no formal business training specifically for the automotive sector. Obviously, there is some generic training, but there is nothing T raining is a must in the garage sector, whether you are starting out as an apprentice and need to work through the basics, or if you are an experienced mechanic that needs to update on the latest technology. It’s pretty ingrained in for those on the spanners, but once you decide to start your own business, you’re on your own. Then, several years into running their own garage, owners will start looking around to find out how to do it better. One of the most well-known training providers on this front is Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector. Through his programme, run nationally for the last few years, he has helped those in management to start doing things the right way. 40 AFTERMARKET FEBRUARY 2021 ON THE ROAD www.aftermarketonline.net THE BUSINESS END OF LEARNING Above: Andy Savva Aftermarket visits Lincoln College to find out more about its link up with Andy Savva a.k.a The Garage Inspector Why not start the way you mean to go on though? With this in mind, Andy has teamed up with Lincoln College to help those undertaking training to learn about the business side, as well as the technical, earlier on in their career. It’s a first. Specific Resulting from its existing working relationship with Andy, Lincoln College will from September 2021 include sections of The Garage Inspector programme into the College’s delivery of the IMI Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Automotive Engineering Studies and the Level 4 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles. Explaining the thinking behind the move, Pete Jackson, Automotive