REPEXPERT team offers Tea-Break Training
Published: 07 January, 2021
Bite-size training short enough to take in during a teabreak is being offered by Schaeffler’s REPXPERT team from next week.
The new ‘Tea-Break Training’ programme will offer sessions in bite-size chunks, with three different starting times ford additional flexibility.
Launching the programme is ‘What’s Hot in Cooling’, which will take place on Tuesday 12 January at 12:30 and on Wednesday 13 January at 12:30 and 18:30. Schaeffler Technical Manager Alistair Mason will be offering an insight into water pumps, including material and sealing technology, plus how to diagnose common cooling system problems, installation tips and workshop best practice. This will be the first in a series of three modules on the cooling system, with two more featuring in upcoming Tea-Break Training sessions.
Attendance is being limited to ensure a solid connection and allow time for all attendees to ask questions, and each live module will only be available for two days.
“Each module should take around 20 minutes, including time for a quick Q&A” said Senior REPXPERT and Schaeffler Technical Manager Alistair Mason. “The idea is that technicians can learn something extremely useful during the time it normally takes to make a brew and take a quick break from the workshop.”
Registration links are available on the REPXPERT website, as well as via social media posts and newsletters sent to members plus anybody who has attended a Schaeffler REPXPERT Academy or any other Schaeffler training event. Information on all future Tea-Break training sessions will appear first on the REPXPERT website: www.repxpert.co.uk
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The first REPEXPERT Academy LIVE training day is set to take place on Saturday 16 November at Lincoln College. Spaces are still available, but techs are urged to book now to avoid disappointment. Doors open at 9.30am, and the day runs until 4pm.
- IAAF Academy launched
The IAAF has launched a new training offering; IAAF Academy. Commenting on the new IAAF Academy, IAAF CEO Mark Field said: “From virtual to practical training, the IAAF Academy will cover all areas of an automotive aftermarket business, helping companies and their teams learn and familiarise themselves with new technology and legislation, while also enhancing personal development skills.”
The Academy will also look to work closely with schools, colleges and universities, and in collaboration with School of Thought, the not-for-profit organisation that works to raise the profile of the automotive aftermarket within schools and colleges. As part of the venture, the IAAF has set up partnerships with Heart of Worcestershire College, West Notts College, and East Coast College.
West Notts College, with the support of IAAF member HGV Direct, has set up a Parts Advisor Apprenticeship for Car and CV motor factors and IAAF Academy will be working to promote the apprenticeship to all members. Meanwhile, IAAF Academy will be assisting East Coast College with guest speakers from its membership of automotive suppliers and arranging site visits to aftermarket businesses.
Mark continued: “I’m really excited by the potential of IAAF Academy. It will open the industry up to not only new entrants as we support their integration into the industry but, educate, train and support existing people and businesses as we continue to raise standards throughout the distribution aftermarket.”
He added: “The academy will evolve substantially when the new IAAF website goes live later this year, but IAAF has moved quickly to implement and promote initiatives and courses that support its growing membership.”
IAAF members are being asked to register their interest in supporting the academy. For more information, visit: www.iaaf.co.uk
- RMI Academy to open new Cheltenham site
The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills is opening a new training site in Cheltenham, with courses set to run from February.
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The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) will be beginning a new series of free-to attend regional training across the UK in the New Year.
- Mind the skills gap
By Martin Pinnell-Brown, Director, Repairify Innovations
