AutoCare garages benefit from MOT training

More than 110 delegates complete training through Autocare with many more confirming bookings

AutoCare garages benefit from MOT training
Trusted national garage network, AutoCare boasts excellent training opportunities.

More than 110 delegates have been trained to the new standard through AutoCare, with two delegates getting a 100 per cent pass.

The MOT training run by WG training, is taken out of the AutoCare garages annual allowance that each garage gets for signing up to this garage network.

A further 231 delegates have confirmed bookings so far for the coming months, with many other garages keen to book.

Garage networks manager, Maria McCullough said: “Our AutoCare garages have always taken training very seriously, and we are well prepared for this change of legislation and the frequency of MOT training.

“Motorists know that the work carried out on their vehicles is at the industry standard and all of our technicians are always keen to progress with their skills and knowledge.”

Gary Owen, a GROUPAUTO member, who organised for his local garages to go on the training, said: “I would just like to thank you for the training, I’ve had fantastic feedback both for the course content and the way you delivered it.

“Not often do I get customers calling in just to congratulate me.

“It’s usually complaints about the lack of a free lunch.

“Everyone is keen to book for next year so full marks from me.”

New qualification

The government has introduced a new qualification for MOT testers and managers, in an effort to improve standards and consistency in the MOT industry.

The DVSA liaised with the MOT industry and awarding associations to progress the new, nationally recognised qualification.

All MOT testers are now required to get the nationally recognised qualification to improve the quality of the 42 million MOT tests that are carried out every year.

The new qualification comes not long after the introduction of the annual training and assessment in April 2016 for the 58,000 existing MOT testers.

Under the old system, MOT testers had to complete two days of refresher training every five years, but now it is compulsory to do three hours of training each year and pass the assessment.

The new CPD course should be completed by all existing MOT testers by the end of March 2017.

If MOT testers want to retain their testing status and have the authorisation to test, they’ll need to pass the assessment between 1 April and 31 March each year.

Industry reputation

Transport Minister, Lord Ahmad said: “MOT testers do an excellent and essential job ensuring that vehicles are fit to be driven on our roads.

“We want all workers to be proud of their profession and drivers to be sure they are getting the right test result.

“We are introducing this new qualification and training and assessment regime to further boost the reputation of the profession.”

For further information about the benefits of joining the AutoCare garage network, click ‘more details’ below.

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