Aftermarket March 2023

MARCH 2023 AFTERMARKET 61 www.aftermarketonline.net Suffolk New College is playing host to OESAA Academy Live on Friday 31 March and Saturday 1 April, giving techs in East Anglia the chance to hear from a range of technical trainers. Following the format established by the first iteration of the event held at Lincoln College in January, on the Friday apprentices and trainees will be able to hear from a number of industry speakers who will highlight pathways through the industry. Then, on the Saturday existing professionals will meet OESAA members. Banner Batteries is set to make its OESAA Academy Live debut, joining Brembo, Dayco, ZF, DENSO and MAHLE Aftermarket, all of whom will offer presentations. Laser Tools, Schaeffler with a REPXPERT van and Garage Services Online will have a presence in the workshop arena. Suffolk New College Business Innovator Thomas Smith said: “Suffolk New College is proud to be working with OESAA and its member organisations on the OESAA Academy Live event. It’s vital that industry partners with education, and this event is a great example of that. OESAA Academy Live gives our learners and apprentices front row seats to technological advances and best practice methods.” OESAA Chairman Nigel Morgan added: “The appetite for these training sessions is inspiring, and we are confident that we can repay the colleges, students and professionals by delivering invaluable presentations and networking opportunities. We want to futureproof the industry in both the short and long-term and believe OESAA Academy Live can help achieve that.” To register for either Castleford College or Suffolk New College events, visit: www.oe-suppliers.org/oesaa-academy-live- register-here Suffolk college to host OESAA Academy Live A pair of technical open evenings led by Opus IVS are being held at the RMI Academy in Runcorn on Wednesday 19 April and Thursday 20 April. The free-to-attend sessions, which will include food and drink, will run from 6pm to 9pm, and will be orientated towards training and skills development. While the Tuesday event will be open to all technicians, the Wednesday sitting will be for staff from IGA member garages only. Technical instruction on BMW and VAG brands will be performed by BMW Master Technician Keith Witherspoon. Karl Booth, Head of Sales for UK and ROW at Opus IVS said: “Keith is well respected by our customers, some of whom we hope will join us too. We actively encourage garages who may not be totally sure what we can offer to come and see the level of expertise first-hand.” Karl added: “We are providing this outside of work hours so that it’s easy for busy garage owners and technicians to attend and pick up useful new information quickly. Diagnostics is changing fast so it’s a great opportunity to come along, listen to the latest developments and ask any questions.” To register, visit: www.opusivs-uk.com/tech-open-evening- 19.4.23.pr Free Opus IVS technical events in April