Representing and empowering our members
Driving the future of automotive policy
The IMI is the professional body for the automotive workforce. Through trusted advocacy, evidence‑led insight and collaboration with our members, industry and government, the IMI shapes skills and workforce policy to support a safe, professional and future‑ready motor sector.
On behalf of our members, we are committed to three areas of focus:
TechSafe
We champion TechSafe as the recognised competence benchmark, protecting consumers, workers and employers as emerging technologies transform the sector.
Apprenticeship & Skills Levy Reform
The IMI supports apprenticeships as the gold standard, while urging flexibility for employers to use levy funds for training, modular learning and CPD.
Automotive Strategy
The IMI believes the United Kingdom's industrial and economic policy frameworks must recognise and invest in the entire automotive workforce.
Why Motor Apprenticeship Standards Matter
The IMI supports apprenticeship reform where it improves outcomes and reflects employer needs, but warns against changes that weaken quality or safety. It argues motor roles are increasingly safety‑critical, requiring robust training and independent end‑point assessment.
Reforms must protect competence standards, respect employer‑led input, and strengthen confidence in apprenticeships, ensuring a safe, job‑ready motor workforce.
Consultations
Our consultations set out the IMI’s formal responses to government calls for evidence and consultation exercises.
They reflect employer insight, professional expertise and workforce data, ensuring automotive skills, standards and safety considerations are represented in decision‑making processes.
Policy Statements
Our policy statements set out the IMI’s formal position on key issues affecting automotive skills, standards and workforce development.
They reflect professional expertise and employer insight, and clearly articulate what the IMI is calling for from government, regulators and industry to protect quality and safety.
Discussion Pieces
IMI discussion pieces explore emerging issues and policy debates affecting the automotive sector.
They are intended to stimulate conversation, challenge thinking and encourage engagement, helping stakeholders consider future risks, opportunities and possible responses before formal policy positions are developed.
