Automotive Learners Report 2020 Q4

The aim of this report is to analyse the numbers undertaking automotive qualifications in the UK. The report takes data released by the 4 nation’s regulatory bodies. These datasets hold data on the number of certifications awarded for each qualification. This data is released on a quarterly basis with the most recent being 2020 Q4 (October to December).

Summary of findings

• In 2020, 45,899 automotive qualifications were issued, this was 30% less than 2019.
• The total number of automotive certificates issued in 2020 Q4 was 12,488. Q3 (July to September) is traditionally a peak quarter for certifications, and as such the Q4 figures have fallen. However, comparing to 2019 Q4, certificates are 33% higher. This is not the case when looking at all qualifications suggesting that for automotive there was a degree of deferred certification in Q3.
• The proportion of those undertaking level 1 automotive qualifications has increased in 2020 by 4% compared to 2019.
• The number of IMI TechSafe certificates issued in 2020 Q4 increased by almost threefold compared to Q3, but is 2% lower than the same timeframe last year.
• From 2016 Q1 to 2020 Q4, there have been 15,688 IMI TechSafe certificates issued.