IMI asks First Minister to press Westminster to license motor mechanics IMI, the professional body for the Motor Industry, has written to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, asking the Scottish Parliament to support a Licence to Practise for car mechanics and for the SNP to take up the issue in Westminster.
The Summer Budget – Will apprenticeships be tackled? CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry hopes George Osborne includes plans to support the apprenticeships target in the Summer Budget
Government seeks IMI view on Equal Pay The Government has asked IMI to make a contribution on behalf of the retail motor industry to its consultation on applying the terms of equal pay regulations in the Equality Act 2010.
Important invitation: Light Vehicle Trailblazer Find out more about the new Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship and assessment strategy.
IMI wins 'appeal of appeals' - funding for adult learners IMI Awards has won approval for public funding by the Skills Funding Agency (SfA) for 3 qualifications – totaling 24 funded 19+ qualifications.
World-class Skill Auto finalists announced UK’s top 18 automotive apprentices gear up to compete at Birmingham NEC
IMI achieves Ofqual awarding status In April 2014, IMI and IMI Awards re-integrated so all products and services were centralised under one organisation.
UK's Skills Stars Celebrate Success at WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015 Team UK brings home three Gold, four Silver, two Bronze medals and 24 Medallions of Excellence.
BIS launch consultation on proposed apprenticeship levy Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) are inviting comments on the proposal to introduce an apprenticeship levy from employers, business organisations and training organisations. The levy will enable employers to choose and pay for apprenticeship training.
IMI introduces accreditation module to help bodyshops meet BS10125. The Assessed Outcome Module (AOM) has evolved due to demand from bodyshops wishing to maintain the BSI standard as it evolves to BS10125.
Russell Automotive Centre gets noticed with IMI ERS NW London garages gain professional recognition with the IMI Employer Recognition Scheme