WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR IMI? LINCOLN COLLEGE NAMED AS IMI TECHSAFE ® CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

The latest automotive training centre to be named an IMI TechSafe® Centre of Excellence is Lincoln College, which has just opened a brand new automotive workshop and Apprentice Centre.

The first further education college in the UK to offer specific qualifications for electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Lincoln College also trains teaching staff and trainers from institutions and businesses around the country.

Lincoln College has been facilitating a number of Technical Update events for local and national industry professionals since 2017, leading to a national roadshow with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA). These events and partnerships have inspired other colleges to deliver their own events in partnership with Schaeffler, OESAA and Motor Factors.

In September 2022, the Automotive Team at Lincoln College took over a disused sports hall on the college’s Newark campus, which was opened earlier this month as an automotive workshop and Apprentice Centre.

The new centre hosted the inaugural OESAA Academy

Live event on 13-14 January 2023. The first day of the event brought together 60 students for seminars and talks from a diverse range of presenters about their automotive journeys, while the next saw working professionals attend technical presentations and networking opportunities.

Peter Jackson, learning and skills lead at Lincoln College said: “Lincoln College is still one of very few FE Colleges to be actively offering EV L1, L2, L3 and L4 qualifications, as well as ADAS Calibration. Our programmes are increasingly popular, with applications significantly increasing year-on-year. We are delighted to welcome new cohorts every year and offer fantastic facilities for prospective students.

“The whole team works tirelessly to deliver high quality programmes to ensure our students complete their training with a full, up-to-date understanding of the latest vehicle technology. It is an honour for the centre to be named an IMI TechSafe® Centre of Excellence. This clearly demonstrates the dedication, professionalism and care shown by our entire team.”

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