National Occupational Standards - Industry Consultation Events in February
Vehicle Parts and Vehicle Sales Standards - Have Your Say. Keeping the industry up-to-date with changing technology and best practice means constantly reviewing and improving standards of training and qualifications.
Keeping the industry up-to-date with changing technology and best practice means constantly reviewing and improving standards of training and qualifications.
Over the past twelve months the IMI has been in the process of reviewing and revising its current suites of occupational standards for vehicles sales and vehicle parts operations. The new standards will provide the basis for developing a 'fit-for-purpose' qualification offer for vehicle sales staff and vehicle parts operatives. The new draft standards, now available for wider industry consultation, revise and update the existing occupational standards to reflect current practice.
Employer led expert working groups were established to develop the initial draft standards, which have been written to reflect the specific competencies of sales staff and parts operatives. The aim is that they may be used for a variety of purposes, including work based training programmes, job descriptions or staff appraisals, as well as forming the basis of new qualifications.
Two consultation events are planned:
The consultation event for Vehicle Sales will take place on 9th February at Manheim Auctions, Ashton Vale, Bristol, with the consultation event for Parts Operations taking place on 10th February at the RMIF offices, Great Portland Street, London.
The consultation process will afford everyone an opportunity to view the draft documents and contribute. Register your interest in attending either event with Beverley Lilley at the e-mail address below.
Alternatively, Have your say on-line, click here to download and review the proposed qualification structure and the supporting draft occupational standards.
Your participation in the consultation process would be greatly appreciated. The closing date for comments on-line is: 25th February 2010
Following the consultation, an expert working group will review the feedback received and finalise the standards. For more information, or to submit comments, please contact Beverley Lilley at [email protected]