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Drive Forward
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In Automotive Skills Training - October 2010
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Welcome to the Motor Industry Skills e-newsletter produced by the IMI, the Sector Skills Council for the retail motor industry.
We would like to send it to as many people and organisations as possible - if you know anyone who may like to receive it, please ask them to email anns@motor.org.uk with their details.
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Important Update Apprenticeship Framework 5.1
The IMI has today taken the decision to suspend the implementation of the interim Apprenticeship Framework 5.1.
This difficult decision was taken after it became clear that even though dual running of National Qualification Framework (NQF) and Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) qualifications had been agreed in principle by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), the framework could not be implemented in sufficient time to avoid disadvantaging large numbers of learners.
The IMI recognises that some training providers were geared up to deliver the new Framework and will naturally be disappointed that they will be unable to use the new qualifications for their apprentices at this time.
The decision to withdraw 5.1 was taken after consultation with NAS, training providers and awarding bodies. Further research suggested that most of the provider network were not planning to deliver QCF qualifications within an apprecticeship framework this year and this represented over 80% of learners in the sector. The earliest expiry date for registering learners on Framework 4 will be 31st December 2010.
The IMI intend to use the development work for framework 5.1 to bring forward the implementation of the SASE and SASW compliant frameworks.
We will continue to provide progress updates on this.
The IMI has reached agreement with two awarding bodies, City & Guilds and IMI Awards Ltd that any learner registered on a QCF qualification, as part of an Apprenticeship programme (and excluding Foundation) can be transferred to the relevant NQF qualifications, free of charge.
We are disappointed that we have not been able to reach and satisfy the requests of all parties in this instance, but will continue to work with NAS, training providers and employers to ensure framework development continues.
For further information please contact Glenn Cutter, Qualifications and Frameworks Manager email: mailto:glennc@motor.org.uk
Note: This communication supercedes any previous communication about the implementation of Framework 5.1
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Scottish Qualification Structure Approvals Gained
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have now approved the following IMI SSC qualification structures:
• Tyre Fitting
• Body Repair
• Auto Electrical
• Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Vehicle Fitting
This is an important stage in the quality process and will allow qualification development to progress.
For further information please contact Glenn Cutter, Qualifications and Frameworks Manager email: glennc@motor.org.uk
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National Occupational Standards Update
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) have approved the following suites of National Occupational Standards
• Vehicle Valeting
• Vehicle Rental and Leasing
This will allow Awarding Organisations to develop qualifications for the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) in these areas.
For further information please contact Glenn Cutter, Qualifications and Frameworks Manager email: glennc@motor.org.uk
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Latest Research - Workforce Profile 2010
The latest research report outlining the structure of the industry has just been completed. It gives an up-to-date review of all the main statistics across the UK, providing an invaluable insight into the make up of the industry and some of the key emerging issues.
Key Findings include:
• Overall the size of the sector has increased over the past decade with the number of business units 5% higher in 2008 compared with 1998 and the number of enterprises up 6% over the same period.
• At the sub-sector level the sale of motor vehicles saw its share of the sector decrease by 2% between 2008 and 2009 while the sales of motor parts and the rental and leasing of vehicles increased their share of all enterprises by 1% each to 15% and 5% respectively.
• On a regional level, in percentage terms, London saw the greatest growth in number of business enterprises between 2008 and 2009, up 4% to 5,800. The North East saw a 3% rise in the number of enterprises in the sector while elsewhere growth was between 1% and 2% between 2008 and 2009. England grew 1.5%, Scotland 1.7%, Northern Ireland 1.5% and Wales 0.5% over the period.
• In 2009 85% of all local business units are micro-businesses (0-9 employees), unchanged from 2008. Although small businesses account for the majority of the sector they account for under a half of all employees at 38%.
• The total number of staff employed within the sector decreased by 9.3% over the last decade, exacerbated by a 5% decrease between 2008 and 2009. There are currently some 505,000 people employed within the sector.
Please click here for further information
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Honda - Two Day Hybrid Technical Course for Trainers - just £520+VAT.
Workshops are to be run on the following dates:
30th November-1st December at Honda Institute, Colnbrook, Slough – 1 PLACE LEFT
16th-17th February – Honda, EMCAT, Ruddington
24th-25th May at Lagta Eurocentral, Motherwell
21st-22nd June – Honda Institute, Colnbrook, Slough
Each session will have a maximum capacity of 20 delegates. To register your interest, please email imicpd@motor.org.uk
For more information about the workshop content, please click here
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Virtual Masterclass with Jaguar Land Rover - Live, Fast and Interactive!
The IMI is continuing its CPD offer for lecturers and trainers with an opportunity for managers to see how front-line delivery staff can be upskilled without leaving their place of work.
To get a FREE preview of the Jaguar Land Rover virtual classroom and how it operates, there are two ‘taster’ sessions for you to attend:
25th October – Fibre optics
27th October – Vehicle body construction technologies
To register your interest, please email imicpd@motor.org.uk
For more information, click here
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The SkillAuto registration and online test opens in a few weeks!
You might be teaching the next future UK or World Champion – give them the opportunity to compete.
The IMI are running a programme of short presentations to motor vehicle students across the UK to let them know about SkillAuto and how to apply.
If you are interested in the IMI visiting your motor vehicle students during October or November, please email your request, along with your preferred date to skillauto@motor.org.uk
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Flexibility and Innovation Fund - England
LSIS are inviting bids for funding from training providers to support innovative projects with the potential to secure significant improvements in sector practice or performance. Bids, for up to a maximum of £50,000, may be submitted by training providers working in collaboration with others to carry out innovative work that would benefit the wider sector. LSIS particularly welcome bids from providers working through cross-sector and extra-sector consortia arrangements. Guidance on eligibility, funding criteria and how to apply for funding is available on the Excellence Gateway
Closing date: Friday 29 October 2010 12.00pm
Please contact the LSIS helpline on 02476 627953 or email excellence.innovation@lsis.org.uk
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Our Digital Future: Inclusion, skills and capabilities
Tuesday 23 November 2010
The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London SW1P 3BU
Aims
The conference aims to provide delegates with:
• An updated vision of current policy in relation to access to digital skills for adults
• Updated information on practice in relation to digital skills for adults, including deployment of volunteers
• Models and examples of practice in the development, support and delivery of digital skills
• Support for informal and formal learning practitioners in developing their own professional practice
• A vision of how adults as learners can benefit most from the application of technology
• A focus for contributions to their organisations’ vision of how adults as learners can benefit most from the application of technology
• Support for participants in the delivery of their programmes and the framing of strategic planning and funding applications.
Click here for more information to download an application form or to reserve a place online, visit the NIACE website
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IMI Annual Dinner 2011
We are delighted to announce that the IMI Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday 10th March 2011 at the Landmark Hotel, London.
The evening will commence with a drinks reception at 7.00 pm, followed by dinner at 7.45 pm and will feature the annual Skillmiles Recognition Awards. We will also have an entertaining after dinner speaker.
Although quite a formal occasion, the evening is a wonderful networking opportunity with a gathering of influential personalities from across the automotive industry. Individual tickets are priced at £150 ex VAT, with tables of 10 or 12 also available.
If you would like any further information, please contact Charlisse Wilson on 01992 511521 or via email charlissew@motor.org.uk
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Drive Forward Archive
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Comments or Suggestions?
Any comments or feedback on Drive Forward are appreciated, please send to adrianl@motor.org.uk
Regards
Adrian Lawson
Development Manager - Quality Improvement
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