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Stanley still motoring in the fast lane at 70
At 70 years old motor technician Stanley Copson should have hung up his spark plugs and moved down a gear to enjoy the quiet life of a retired OAP.
But not only is he still working for Bristol Street Motors in Kings Norton, he is the oldest person in the UK to have gained the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) standard
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We’re working for the whole industry and its people says the IMI
Having expanded its responsibilities within the retail motor industry over the past year as a professional body, Government-licensed Sector Skills Council and regulator of the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has begun a fresh communication campaign to help its members, employers and industry personnel better understand how the IMI is serving the automotive industry.The IMI has introduced a new leaflet, “Working for you, working for the industry”, to illustrate clearly and simply its mission and key objectives to improve professional standards by qualifying, recognising and developing people
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11,000th technician achieves ATA
Lee Pearce, who works at Toyota dealership, Currie Motors Barnet, is the 11,000th technician to achieve the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) standard, governed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).Lee joined the Currie Motors group as an apprentice in 1995 and has worked at the Barnet dealership since 2002
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Body repair motors past 2000 mark
Bill Richmond has become the 2,000th technician in the body repair sector to gain the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) standard, governed by The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).Bill, a panel technician at the Accident Repair UK Assistance in Stechford, Birmingham, received a bottle of champagne and a cheque for £200 from Ian Hissey, one of the IMI’s National Managers for England
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IMI launches consultation with commercial vehicle sector
Employers in the commercial vehicle sector are being invited to play their part in developing the standards which will define future qualifications.A major consultation process has been launched by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the professional association and Sector Skills Council, which is spearheading a comprehensive review of the current National Occupational Standards, on which commercial vehicle maintenance and repair qualifications are based
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