IMI Awards News

Royal Stamp of Approval for IMI Awards Outstanding Achievers

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:34:00 GMT

27 June 2011 IMI Awards celebrated the achievements of individuals and training providers at the automotive awarding body's annual outstanding achievers event which was held at Fanshaws in Hertfordshire on Thursday 23 June 2011. The prestigious event, held in the presence of HRH Prince Michael of Kent and sponsored by Euro Car Parts, celebrates the achievements of automotive students and staff from IMI Awards approved centres

IMI Awards Sponsors Automotive Dealership Management BSc Students at Loughborough University

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:50:00 GMT
Date 1 June 2011 IMI Awards, the specialist automotive awarding body, has launched a rolling initiative to sponsor two candidates per year at Loughborough University School of Business and Economics on their BSc (Hons) Automotive Dealership Management programme. The first two recipients of this excellent sponsorship initiative are Jake Blowers and Scott Cocks, both from DAF Trucks Limited

Changes to Apprenticeship Framework Certification Fees/Claims (England)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:49:00 GMT

The following information has been provided by the Sector Skills Council (IMI) in relation to apprentice framework certification fees and claims, it does not affect IMI Awards qualifications certification fees and claims. The Apprenticeship, Schools and Children Act 2009 (ASCL Act) was enacted on the 6th April 2011

IMI Awards statement in response to the Wolf report

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:52:00 GMT
Despite some of the adverse press coverage after the publication of the Wolf review last Thursday, 3 March 2011, the Department for Education (DfE) wants to position itself as supportive of vocational education. November 2010 The DAF Trucks national dealer apprentice programme celebrated 15 years of training more than 1,000 apprentices at this year's awards event in Bristol. Commented Aftersales Service Manager - Tony Shepherd: "We have a fantastic partnership with our managing agents Skillnet, our dealer network and the City of Bristol College

Awards for Renault Trucks Trio

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:08:00 GMT

October 2010
Apprentices of the year at Renault Trucks are Chris Williams and Jamie Bird, both with Allports Truck Centre at Litchfield, and Daniel Wills or RH Commercial Vehicles at Nottingham.
"These young men, along woth other apprentices, have worked head to improve their skills, both on the job at the dealerships that employ them, and in the classrooms and technical workshops during their block release sessions," said Brian Burns, Training Manager for Renault Trucks UK

Helston Community College Becomes 500th IMI Awards Centre

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:58:00 GMT
Issued 21 July 2010 IMI Awards, the UK's only specialist awarding body dedicated to automotive qualifications, has recently approved Helston Community College as the 500^th to join the expanding network of IMI Awards approved centres across the UK and worldwide. Cornwall based Helston Community College are now approved to deliver IMI Awards qualifications up to Level 3 Light Vehicle and Fast Fit routes to students looking to enter or further their career in the motor industry

Motor Industry Recognition for IMI Awards Outstanding Achievers

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:32:00 GMT
14 June 2010 IMI Awards celebrated the achievements of individuals and colleges at their annual outstanding automotive achievers event which was held at Fanshaws in Hertfordshire on Thursday 10 June 2010.

This prestigious event, which is held in the presence of HRH Prince Michael of Kent and sponsored by Euro Car Parts and Lex Autolease, celebrates the achievements of students and staff from IMI Awards approved centres

Transforming the delivery of Functional Skills and awarding organisation services

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:33:00 GMT

Four highly respected sector specialist Awarding Organisations have come together to transform the way Functional Skills will be offered to centres. EAL (EMTA Awards Ltd), IMI Awards, ITEC and Skillsfirst Awards will jointly develop and offer, from September 2010, Functional Skills qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 in English, Maths and ICT

Celebrating Success With IMI Awards Outstanding Achievers

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:36:00 GMT
19 June 2009IMI Awards celebrated the achievements of individuals and colleges at their annual outstanding achievers event which was held at Fanshaws in Hertfordshire on Wednesday 17^th June 2009. This prestigious event, which is held in the presence of HRH Prince Michael of Kent and sponsored by Lloyds TSB Autolease, celebrates the achievements of students and staff from IMI Awards approved centres