TAKING A BLENDED LEARNING APPROACH TO TRAINING

and hybrid vehicles on the road, but more on that later. Consequently, on-line training can provide a quick and cost-effective solution. There are a number of in-depth, high quality technical courses on key vehicle components readily available online to help technicians build a fix first time mentality.

Take the annual MOT assessment, if left too late this could affect a VTS and a technician’s RAG rating. In a matter of hours, a technician can be trained to the current, DVSA syllabus and complete the assessment. All of this can be undertaken online, and at their own time and pace.

Combining online and in-person teaching methods, blended learning is an educational approach which enables delegates to learn at their own pace. This is through a typical mix of face-to-face instruction, online learning activities, and technology-based resources.

The information age has narrowed the attention span of the general population. Therefore, it is vital that a training provider creates a more flexible and personalised learning experience to ensure that the message is received. From chunks of traditional classroom style training to completing online assignments and participating in hands-on learning, variety enhances the training experience and ensures maximum delegate engagement.

Blended learning can take many different forms. It just depends on the needs and goals of the delegates and the resources available to the trainer. It can be used in a variety of settings, including schools, colleges, higher education institutions, and professional development programmes.

One advantage of blended learning is that it allows students to learn at their own pace and customise their learning experience to their individual needs and preferences. It also allows educators to use a wider range of methods and resources, integrating both technology with traditional teaching.

In a this environment, delegates may have some class time in a traditional classroom setting, while also completing coursework and assignments online. This can include watching lectures or completing quizzes and tests through a learning management system (LMS) or participating in online discussions and collaborative projects.

How The Automotive Industry Can Adopt Blended Learning

In an industry which is evolving at rapid speed, upskilling the current crop of vehicle technicians and MOT testers is vital, along with creating learning pathways for future generations.

Today cars are complex. Vehicle technicians need a fantastic level of technical skill and knowledge to repair and maintain them. Not to mention the increasing numbers of electric

Whether it’s an online course or a faceto-face training session, the fact remains that the only way the current automotive workforce can sustain their roles is to keep upskilling. Everyone within an automotive business should hold a level of responsibility, regardless of their position, to ensure that they have the relevant skill set to service vehicles safely and competently.

Making Ev Training A Priority

Employers should be putting electric and hybrid vehicle courses to the top of their training agendas. While not yet regulated by the Government, it’s vital that employers realise they will be liable if untrained employees are injured while working on highvoltage vehicles. Ultimately, if technicians remain inadequately trained, it will only be a question of time before somebody, without the right knowledge, puts a spanner in a high voltage area.

Autotech Training is a leading technical, MOT and electric/hybrid vehicle training provider. The company can offer a blended learning approach which meets the needs of customers exactly, including the ability to run training courses on the premises of any site.

www.autotechtraining.co.uk

Guest Speaker: Mike Brewer is a well-known presenter of television motoring programs, not to mention a journalist, producer, campaigner, motoring enthusiast and family man.