Castlewellan Careers

Pictured here at St Malachy's High School Castlewellan, Careers event are Martin Hutchinson, IMI, and Robert Fitzpatrick, Donnelly Group, signing up another '1st Gear' member who will be hoping to win an iPhone in the next '1st Gear' competition draw on the 15th November 2011.

For more information on this and all the other exciting IMI initiatives contact Martin on 02890737986 or martinh@motor.org.uk.

Move Up a Gear II

Thursday 27th October 2011
6.00pm-8.30pm

Venue
Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
Cultra
Holywood
BT18 0EU

Tickets and Booking
Free for IMI Members
£20 for Non IMI Members

To reserve your place contact
Martin Hutchinson from the IMI:
Tel: 028 9073 7986
Email: martinh@motor.org.uk

Speaker:
David Meade, Internationally Acclaimed Business Speaker, TV Star and Entertainer

Other Speakers include:
Stephen Burr -  Electric Vehicle Technical Expert
Martin Hutchinson - Implications for the Industry
Irene Breen - Northern Ireland E-Car Project

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Motor Apprenticeship training driving ahead

Pictured are AMVT (Assoc of Motor Vehicle Teachers) Chair, Basil Barnes , Secretary, James Brady and IMI Manager for NI Martin Hutchinson after an event in Lisburn 30th Aug, 30 staff, from NI Training Providers, attended to receive teaching materials which helps further improve the delivery of Apprenticeship training in the Province.  Basil said " As Motor Vehicle Teachers working together, with support from the IMI, we endeavour to improve the training we deliver to keep up with the needs of the modern Motor Industry in NI".

At the conference lots of topics were discussed and decisions made which ultimately will benefit learners in NI.  Martin Hutchinson said "NI employers need to know about, and appreciate, Teaching staff often give up their own time to participate in these type of activities which are aimed to support our local Motor businesses".

For more information contact martinh@motor.org.uk, 02890737986.

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Get your badge of Professionalism!!!!!!!!!!!!

ATA & IMI Membership developments were the topics Martin Hutchinson, IMI Manager for NI, spoke about at the NIBA/ABP conference.  Held in the Valley Conference Centre Lisburn and attended by 138 Body Repair professionals.  £318 was raised by delegates for BEN.

Accreditation of Technicians (ATA) is moving from 5 to 3 year renewal to ensure their competence is right up to date with modern technology but instead of a complete retest candidates can keep their ATA qualification up to date by completing Assessed Outcome Modules (AOM).

Martin also explained how IMI Membership is constantly being updated with even more member benefits but most importantly IMI Membership is another way people in the motor businesses can demonstrate that they are professional and trustworthy. 

For more information and a special offer on membership contact Martin Hutchinson MIMI martinh@motor.org.uk, 02890737986.

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Congratulations to Michael McCulloch
Sales Manager, Lindsay Cars ( N.Ireland )

The first Manager in NI to qualify with the new AMA qualification since its' launch in November after the very successful pilot scheme.

"It was a fantastic experience. I can see the value to the business in terms of AMA providing a relevant assessment of people's competence. It will be very useful in terms of identifying people with the ability to succeed and for succession planning." said Michael.

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Automotive Management Accreditation - Delivering value to the automotive retail industry.

Automotive Management Accreditation (AMA) is the first accreditation scheme to address managerial needs specific to the sector. 

It has been designed to measure the competence of automotive managers and signpost development needs benefitting both individuals and the businesses for which they work.

Less than 18% of managers within the retail automotive industry have gained a Level 5 qualification or assessed training programme compared to the average in all others sectors of 45%, and with the sector facing some very real challenges over the next decade, development of strategic and operational management skills is vital.

With Automotive Management Accreditation, the IMI have developed a product which addresses the previous concerns with management training, but still offers a robust assessment of competence. 

Overall, it's a powerful solution to help bring about a cultural shift to improve management and leadership development, business improvement and professionalism within the sector.

For you to find out how AMA could improve your effectiveness as a manager contact the IMI's NI Manager, Martin Hutchinson MIMI on 02890737986 or martinh@motor.org.uk 

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