AA has partnered with Autotech Training to increase its IMI EV training capacity.
As the number of EVs on the road significantly increases, Autotech Training is supporting the AA as it works towards its objective to equip its entire fleet of patrols with IMI accredited industry leading electric vehicle training.
The AA announced a target earlier this year to train all of its patrols to at least an IMI Level 2 electric/hybrid vehicle certification by the end of 2022.
“We are delighted to support the AA,” said Colin Gleghorn, MD of Autotech Training. “The number of EVs on the road is rising and it is essential that patrols have the EV skill set to carry out any repair work safely.”
While all AA patrols are already trained to IMI Level 1 equivalent, they will be IMI TechSafeTM registered when they gain Level 2 accreditation. The IMI TechSafeTM Standards for those working on Electric Vehicles (EV) are set by the IMI and endorsed by the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
Autotech Group’s CEO, Gavin White, is part of the TechSafe Sector Advisory Group to help drive forward the Electrified Vehicle Professional Standard.
Nicholas Foxall, The AA’s Road Training Manager, added: “Working with Autotech Training has enabled us to increase training capacity for our patrols and ensure that they are receiving industry leading development in Electric Vehicles.
“Combining our own bespoke training alongside Autotech Training’s electric vehicle training courses, and their team of highly skilled and experienced trainers, ensures that we can better prepare our patrols for ever-changing technologies.”
