The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) opened its Academy of Automotive Skills in Southam, Warwickshire on Friday (May 6).
The brand new training facility will act as a leading industry resource for MOT tester training and, in time, will offer wider high quality, cost effective automotive technical training.
RMI director Stuart James said: “The way MOT testers are trained is changing, with the qualification to become a National Occupational Standard (NOS).
“This will be a recognised qualification for testers, creating a professional standard for both the role and the MOT industry.
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‘Major change’
“With this major change to the way MOT testers are trained, the RMI is the first off the mark to support the industry and has developed a cost effective solution.”
The launch was attended by the Rt Hon Jeremy Wright QC MP for Kenilworth and Southam who officially opened the centre.
Jeremy Wright MP said: “As the government continues its commitment to developing apprenticeships, it is extremely positive to see that the RMI has also recognised the importance of continued employee training and development, which plays a vital role within the automotive industry.
“I am delighted to have been a part of this important occasion.”
The training centre will be available to all MOT garages in the motor trade.
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