The Institute of the Motor Business (IMI) has introduced the winners of its 2024 IMI Expertise Competitions. This 12 months is the primary that two girls have develop into medallists, each in Refinishing, with a lady profitable that class for the primary time.
There have been 24 high scorers throughout 4 classes: Gentle Car Know-how, Physique Restore, Refinishing and Heavy Car. Two returning opponents, each from Sinclair Bodyshop in Swansea, gained Gold.
Azlina Bulmer, IMI MD mentioned: “The scores this 12 months have been phenomenal, with stiff competitors to get by way of to the ultimate.
“Enormous congratulations go to the winners who’re shining examples of the expertise that’s rising within the sector.
“It is vital that we continue to empower individuals by recognising their skills and showcasing their abilities to demonstrate the rewarding career opportunities the automotive sector has to offer.”
The winners within the Refinishing class have been Victoria Steele – NPTC – Sinclair Bodyshop (Gold), Ben Robertson – Southern Regional School – G&H Auto Repairs (Silver), and Teagan Whiteman – Coleg Gwent – Repair Auto Newport (Bronze).
Ben Williams – Cardiff and Vale School – Aston Martin was introduced as Extremely Counseled.
Age-eligible winners could also be eligible to enter EuroSkills 2025 in Denmark and the biennial World Expertise Worldwide competitors in Shanghai in 2026.
Volunteer judges have been Bridgewater and Taunton School, CAVC, Colleg Gwent, Redde Northgate, Professional Align, Evolution Coaching, Electude, Grimsby Institute, Indasa, 3M, Coleg Llandrillo, FMG RS, Zigup, LKQ, NPTC Group, Remit Coaching, MAN UK, Motus Commercials, Adams Morley, DAF, GTG, Bosch UK & Automobile-O-Liner.
The IMI Expertise Competitions are sponsored by FMG Restore Providers, and supported by Morelli, Glasurit, 3M, Electude, Cardiff and Vale School, Metropolis of Bristol School, Hinckley’s, Skilled Diagnostics, Toyota UK.
