Aftermarket March 2023

62 AFTERMARKET MARCH 2023 TRAINING www.aftermarketonline.net Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine Time is fast running out for testers to complete their 2022/23 Annual Training and pass the assessment by 31 March 2023. The assessment pass mark is 80% this year, and the RMI is advising that testers should complete their requirements as soon as possible to leave time for retakes and avoid the last-minute rush. The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills offers following packages so MOT Testers can complete DVSA’s mandatory training requirements and keep their tester status: Annual Training workbooks - £45 These Annual Training workbooks allow testers to train in their own time. The books 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 fully online through the RMI Academy’s e-learning platform, which combines text, photos, questions and answers, and interactive elements. Classroom Training - £95 Annual training and the assessment can both be conveniently 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 - £70 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. Final dates for the 2022/23 training year are Thursday 2 March in Aylesford and Thursday 9 March in Bury St Edmunds (Class 4 & 7 only). On-site Training - £245 for RMI members, £295 for non-members 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. For more information, visit: www.RMItrainingAcademy.co.uk EV/hybrid training for TMD Friction team The R&D team at TMD Friction UK recently completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training at the company’s research and development facility at Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire. The team completed the IMI Level 3 course comprising the EV2.2 and EV3 modules, which covered electric and hybrid vehicle high voltage system repairs, as well as covering regenerative braking. TMD Friction Head of Technical Training Scott Irwin MIMI said: “It’s important to remain agile to the changing landscape of the automotive industry, especially as new electric powertrains are introduced as we aim to reduce emissions. TMD Friction Research and Development Director Ian Featherstone added: “So that we can continue to support our customers across passenger car and commercial vehicle markets for the long-term, our R&D team has an uncompromising approach to continuous professional development and understanding the workings of EVs and hybrids is no exception.” For more information on technical training, visit: https://textar.com/en/textar- training/ RMI Academy of Automotive Skills: Last-minute 2022/23 MOT Annual Training packages