IMI Connect for centres
IMI Centre update - March 2025
Welcome to your latest centre updates.
Here you'll find updates concerning a recently imposed deadline for claiming certifications for apprenticeship frameworks. A reminder for all IMI Skills Competition nominees to complete the entry quiz, as well as a handy guide on accessing encrypted emails from the IMI. As always, if you have any concerns or queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Apprenticeship framework certificates
Don't forget about the upcoming deadline
Qualifications
Changes to the ST0071 assessment plan
Upcoming events
Find out more about events coming up in your area.
IMI Skills Competitions
Remind your students to complete the online quiz.
Apprenticeship framework certificates
The DfE will stop funding for apprenticeship framework completion (England only) and certification on Monday 31 March 2025. Apprentices on frameworks will not be able to receive a certificate after this date, including if they have been on a break in learning. Providers must withdraw all learners (including those on a break in learning) by R11 return, at the very latest certificates must be claimed by 31 March 2025.
More information on prior communications can be found on completing and certifying apprenticeship frameworks and in the ESFA Update in September 2024. If you have any queries, contact the DfE customer help portal.
Amendment to the Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship ST0071 End Point Assessment Plan
ST0071 End Point Assessment Plan V1.2
We have been informed by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) that the Customer Service Specialist ST0071 (V1.1) Assessment Plan has been amended. V1.2 of the assessment plan was published on 9th December 2024.
This change affects learners commencing their apprenticeship from 9th December 2024 onwards. Existing learners currently on-programme will continue on V1.1.
The updated V1.2 assessment plan is now open to registrations.
Centres requiring V1.2 documentation should contact the EPA team.
Driving Inclusion in Automotive and Motorsport Through STEM
Here is a brilliant opportunity for you and your students/apprentices. This inspirational webinar will introduce you to the phenomenal movement that is Driven By Us, who are on a mission to re-balance the under served groups within automotive and motorsports.
Founder, CEO and former F1 engineer, James Dornor, will lead an inspiring insight on how pathways into automotive engineering exist for anyone willing to pour their passion and determination into their craft. Driven By Us offer the support of a vibrant professional network and community of aspiring professionals including drivers and fans to support young people to follow a career in STEM.
Who is the event for?
This event is for aspiring automotive professionals and IMI student members, especially those who may face barriers to entry into the motorsport sector. Employers and tutors alike will benefit from hearing about ways they can support students and staff to develop and thrive in a highly competitive industry.
What will members gain from it?
- Learn about different pathways and progression routes into motorsports
- Understand how best to support learners and young talent to overcome barriers to entry
- Hear the inspiring journeys of those supported by Driven By Us since its formation
How to open encrypted emails from the IMI
We are currently transitioning from Egress to Microsoft Outlook encryption. You may have already started receiving encrypted emails from us using this method.
Starting April 1, 2025, all encrypted emails from IMI will be sent via Microsoft Outlook. If you already use Microsoft Outlook, no extra steps are needed. For details on how to access encrypted emails from IMI if you do not use Microsoft Outlook, watch the short video or read this guidance document.
Take the IMI Skills Competition quiz
We've had hundreds of nominations for the IMI Skills Competition. Remember that those nominated need to complete the quiz in order to be eligible to compete. Avoid disappointment and remind your students to complete the quiz as soon as possible. They well have received a link via email if they accepted the T&Cs.
The deadline to complete the quiz is April 4th.
Another successful IMI Annual Dinner
It was great to see so many of you at this year's IMI Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony. On the 12th of March, we hosted our annual awards at the London Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate some of the best, most dedicated automotive talent. Be sure to remind yourself of this year's winners.