Training and apprenticeships 47 www.aftermarketonline.net DECEMBER/JANUARY 2025 New Valeo Tech Academy focuses on EVs, ADAS Valeo has said courses provided by its newlylaunched Valeo Tech Academy are set to help reduce skills shortages in the auto sector, particularly around work with EVs and ADAS. The automotive aftermarket specialist said the digital and in-person courses, which are not brand-specific, are certified by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The academy already boasts 50 hours of material covering electric and hybrid vehicles, taking in security basics, advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting. ADAScentred content adds a further 25 hours of training. The strong EV and ADAS focus reflects concerns over the growing skills crisis in the sector, Valeo said. While 13% of vehicles on UK roads are now equipped with ADAS systems, just 2% of technicians are ADASqualified according to figures from the IMI. When it comes to EV skills, the IMI is predicting a shortfall of 3,000 technicians by 2031, which will rise to 16,000 by 2035. Valeo Service UK managing director Andy Swann said: “We are offering tailormade solutions to prepare mechanics to diagnose and repair electric vehicles and those equipped with ADAS. “Valeo Tech Academy will provide training covering all automotive systems and brands, not just Valeo products. This will ensure a comprehensive learning experience across the entire automotive landscape.” Individual sessions last between five to 30 minutes, meaning mechanics can learn at their own pace and at any time of the day, Swann said. The programme includes pre- and post-assessments to ensure measurable skill improvements. Sessions incorporate immersive interactive “gamified content” too. “Our innovative inperson sessions are based on simulators that allow mechanics to engage in over 150 real-life repair scenarios. Unlike traditional training programmes that often focus on a limited set of problems tied to a single vehicle type, our simulator-based sessions cover a wide range of repair scenarios.”
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