LKQ Academy 2025 Training Prospectus
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2025 Training Prospectus Mechanical and Bodyshop Training for the Automotive Aftermarket
Our training courses are fully accredited by:
Intro We are the automotive industry’s most comprehensive training provider. Our ambition is to make training more accessible for all and to future-proof the aftermarket. • Practical training at locations nationwide • More training venues than any other provider • Online and face to face training on the latest technology • 24/7 access to a learning and development management system. The prospectus key Mechanical and Bodyshop Training for the Automotive Aftermarket. Look out for: TRD T/B BOD Trade: Bodyshop: Both:
Our free skills assessment allows individuals to review strengths and weaknesses across 10 key areas. Start your journey today with a FREE skills assessment!
01. Hybrid / EV
10. Diesel Engine
02. Electrics and Diagnostics
09. Petrol Engine
03. Aircon
and F-Gas
04. Tyre Fitting and TPMS
08. Powertrain
05. Brakes
07. ADAS
Target Skill
06. Steering and Suspension
Easily identify your training needs!
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Locations Start your journey today
Today’s workshops are facing a number of challenges, from advances in technology, increasing repair complexity and shortages in skilled labour, to rising in operational costs and the need to become more sustainable. Find a location near you.
LKQ Academy Training Locations: Aberdeen Avonmouth Bedford Corby Doncaster Galway Glasgow Ipswich Maidenhead Mallusk Manchester Milton Keynes Navan Newton Abbot Nottingham
All courses available Business courses only All courses available
(Excluding MOT) MOT and other limited courses
Reading Romford Saltash Santry
Sevenoaks Sunderland Tamworth Truro Waltham Cross Warrington
Waterford Weybridge Winchester
More for your money! Our memberships are the best value way to train and make the most of our award winning training offering. Even better we’ve added more options, so that you can pick a membership that suits you and your workshop the most! Find out more on pages 4 and 5.
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Why choose LKQ Academy Flexible training options to suit you LKQ Academy provides a range of automotive training courses designed to help you and your workshops technicians stay relevant and address the challenges in this dynamic fast changing industry.
Face-to-Face
Online
Train at one of our state-of-the art facilities Get hands on training using quality tools and equipment with one of our knowledgeable trainers. Whether in our training workshop or classroom, you’ll be in the ideal environment to learn and grow.
Train from the comfort of your own home Skip the commute and enhance your skills from anywhere! Access hours of online eLearning with hundreds of courses covering a wide variety of topics.
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Why choose LKQ Academy Face-to-face training – what can you expect? When you choose our face-to-face training, you’re not just signing up for a course – you’re entering an immersive learning experience designed to give you the tools and knowledge to succeed. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
Quality Venues – 100% Reinvested
Expert Trainers Our experienced trainers are dedicated to your success. With a wealth of industry knowledge and a passion for teaching, they provide personalised guidance to help you get the most out of your course.
We believe in creating the best environment for your training. That’s why every penny you spend is reinvested into our training venues, ensuring that the space you’re learning in is comfortable, fully equipped, and constantly updated to meet your needs.
State-of-the-Art Equipment Train with the latest equipment, giving you hands on experience with industry-standard tools.
Meet Like-Minded Individuals Connect and network with others who share your passion for growth and learning.
Available from June 2025
Access to the Latest Industry Insights Stay current with real-time industry knowledge shared by our expert trainers.
A new era of training We’re about to take your training experience to a whole new level. Soon, you’ll be stepping into a world of immersive learning like never before.
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Memberships
The best value way to
Workshop Level Memberships The perfect solution to up-skill your entire workshop or bodyshop T/B
• More courses and more training venues than anyone else • Flexibility to change and adapt as your team does • Train your whole team for less than £3 per day • Lunch included on many of our practical training courses.
Thinking about joining us? Make sure to check out our locations on lkqacademy.co.uk to see which courses are available in your area.
Bronze 263990080
Gold 263990060
6 Practical Training days + 6 eLearning courses. £ 999 .00 £83 .25 per month*
15 Practical Training days + 15 eLearning courses. £ 1,999 .00 £166 .58 per month*
Silver 263990070
Platinum 263990000
10 Practical Training days + 10 eLearning courses. £ 1,499 .00 £124 .92 per month*
20 Practical Training days + 20 eLearning courses. £ 2,499 .00 £208 .25 per month*
Direct Debit option also available – spread the cost over 12 months
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*Based on a 12 month direct debit.
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Memberships train you or your team
Individual Level Memberships Choose the right membership to up-skill one person in your team T/B
• More training venues than anyone else • More courses to choose from than anyone else • Train an individual for less than £2 per day • Lunch included on many of our practical training courses.
Thinking about joining us? Make sure to check out our locations on lkqacademy.co.uk to see which courses are available in your area.
Bronze 263990030
Gold 263990010 Unlimited Practical Training days
3 Practical Training days + 2 eLearning courses. £ 649 .00 £54 .08 per month*
+ 5 eLearning courses. £ 999 .00 £83 .28 per month*
Silver 263990020
Platinum 263990050
5 Practical Training days + 3 eLearning courses. £ 849 .00 £70 .75 per month*
20 Practical Training days + 20 eLearning courses. £ 1,499 .00 £124 .92 per month*
Direct Debit option also available – spread the cost over 12 months
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Expert Training
Service Tech Road to Success Aimed at Technicians looking to grow knowledge and learn skills This 7-day programme is aimed at people that love to learn in a practical hands-on workshop environment and are looking to grow their core skills to enhance their ability to service and maintain modern vehicles. On completion of each course, you will be sent an IMI Professional development certificate to record your journey.
TRD
Principles of Service Inspection and Maintenance (VHC) – STRTS 1 day
Principles of Around the Wheel – STRTS 2 days
Principles of Braking – STRTS 1 day
Principles of Electrics – STRTS 2 days
Principles of Diagnostics – STRTS 1 day
Each of the 1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Each of the 2 Day Course £ 299 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
Included in our membership packages
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Service Tech Road to Success What this course covers Principle of Service and Maintenance – 1 Day
TRD
Principles of Electrics and Electrical Testing – 2 Day This is course 4 in the programme and designed to give a technician a first look into electrical fault finding. On this course you will learn the principles of electrics and how electrics are used in a modern vehicle. This course is your first step into becoming a diagnostic technician enabling you to understand faults and increase your ability to first time fix. Principles of Diagnostics – 1 Day This is course number 5 in this programme and leads on nicely from the skilled acquired in the electrics course. This diagnostics course is a hands approach to your first exposure to fault finding using a diagnostic tool and gaining the knowledge to understand what the data is truly telling you. Skills in the field of diagnostics can reduce lost hours and incorrect part ordering. Computing power in a modern vehicle is growing by the day and your ability to guide a diagnostic tool to talk to the CPU has never been more key.
This course is aimed at helping technicians carry out quality vehicles health checks and stay up to date with the best practices when it comes to servicing and maintaining vehicles. Principles of Around the Wheel, Steering Geometry and Wheel Alignment – 2 Day This is the 2nd course in the programme and focuses on everything around the wheel from replacing basic parts to understanding the consequences of incorrect alignment and the impacts it has on vehicle and the end user. With 30% of all MOT fails coming from around the wheel this is an essential course for any technician in a modern workshop Principles of Braking – 1 Day This is course number 3 in the programme designed to give the technician a hands-on approach to learning all about brakes and braking systems. On this course you will be shown the required skills, techniques and best practice to successfully diagnosis and repair braking faults and replacing braking components.
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Diagnostic Road to Success Aimed at Technicians looking to enhance the skills they have and learn new ones Today’s vehicles are complex machines, loaded with sophisticated technology and designed to make driving them effortless and trouble-free. Being able to diagnose faults can often be challenging so using the most suitable tools within a process will save time and ensure accurate diagnosis. This 17-day Diagnostic Tech programme supports budding technicians take that next step in their career and become a qualified diagnostic technician.
TRD
Emission Control Systems – DRTS 2 day
ADAS Technology and Theory – DRTS 1 day
Essential Electrics – DRTS 2 day
Multimeter and Oscilloscopes – DRTS 1 day
Communication Networks – Can Bus – DRTS 1 day
Advanced Braking – DRTS 1 day
Diesel Engine Management Systems – DRTS 2 day
(Battery) Smart Charging and Stop Start – DRTS 1 day
Chassis Control Systems – DRTS 1 day
Four-Wheel Alignment – DRTS 1 day
Petrol Engine Management Systems – DRTS 2 day
Diagnostic Test Procedures – DRTS 2 day
Each of the 1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Each of the 2 Day Course £ 299 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
Included in our membership packages
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Diagnostic Road to Success
TRD
What this course covers
Essential Electrics – DRTS – 2 Day This is the 1st course of the diagnostic road to success, on this course you will enhance your electrical knowledge, control methods and introduction into high voltage systems. Multimeter and Oscilloscopes – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 2 of the programme and covers the fundamental skills of using a multimeter and an Oscilloscope to ensure diagnostic accuracy. The course will take you from the basic concept through testing circuits leading to sensors and actuators and multiplex networks and fault finding Chassis Control Systems – DRTS – 1 Day This is course 3 in the programme, with the focus shifting to the chassis systems and its affiliated operating systems, including ABS, Traction Control, Different steering systems and the modern suspension set up. We begin to understanding the maintenance responsibility’s and affected repairs. We then move onto understanding of diagnosis and first time fix with these various systems. Steering Geometry and 4 Wheel Alignment – DRTS – 1 Day This is course 4 in the programme, this time we deep dive into the importance of correct vehicle alignment. Many modern systems rely on the correct geometry set up. Understanding the various angles and set-up principles will ensure vehicles are correctly set up for maximum safety and component longevity. ADAS Technology and Theory – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 5 in the programme and is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to identify vehicles that have an ADAS system and how this new technology will impact your workshop and the end user Advanced Braking – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 6 and is often a subject that is neglected when it comes to training, yet these systems have developed dramatically over the years with the increase of ADAS systems, electronic parking brakes and TMPS. This is also an area of workshop that can cause a large number of returns due to poor fitment, this can have an impact on both customer satisfaction and first time fixes.
Diesel Engine Management Systems – 2 Day This is course 7 of the diagnostic programme, diesel engines and their systems cause workshops the most issues with over 35% of calls that come into our technical helpline being diesel related. On this course you will cover and learn new skills in low and high-pressure systems, injectors, induction and fault finding leading nicely into emission control .This is a must have course of any technician Diesel Systems Emission Control – DRTS – 2 Day This is course number 8 and follows on from the diesel engine management course 8. Workshops are seeing more and more diagnostic issues around Add Blue, NOx and blocked DPFs which is reducing productivity and 1st time fixes. This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to work on these systems and repair the faults. Petrol Engine Management Systems – DRTS – 2 Day This is course number 9 and covers petrol and direct injection systems and moves through to ignition, induction and emission systems. With the decline in diesel and increase of petrol vehicles on the UK roads knowledge in these areas will serve any technician well for years to come Communication Networks – Can Bus – 1 Day This is course number 10 on the programme. This course is vital to any diagnostic technician due to the increasing number of ECU’s in a modern vehicle. This course will give you a strong understanding on networking and topology looking at CAN resistance and voltage. Smart Charging and Stop Start – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 11 on the programme. Battery testing and replacement is a massive growth area in any modern workshop with 40% of all breakdowns being battery related. There has been a large reduction in DIY battery replacement due to coding required on most start stop batteries, understanding how batteries work and having the ability to articulate this to the end user will help reduce battery failures for your customer in the future Diagnostic Test Procedures Inc Oscilloscope – 2 Day This is the final course of the programme and brings together all the skills learned in the course leading up to this final course. Over these two days you will learn how to fault find using a diagnostic tool and truly be able to interpret information the tool is providing you and where to look next before recommending parts to be replaced.
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Expert Training Advanced Road to Success This 10-day programme is aimed at technicians that have completed the Diagnostic programme and ready to expand there learning further. These courses are advanced and will require a good understanding before attending. Taking your skill set to the next level, and working to a master tech level, will help and assist with diagnosing faults in the modern car parc. Utilising modern tooling, to ensure a correct first-time fix. These courses are all IMI approved and certificated. • Advanced Oscilloscope – ARTS • Advanced Engine Management – ARTS • Advanced Communication and Control Systems – ARTS • Advanced Electrical Diagnosis – ARTS • Advanced Communication Vehicle Network Diagnosis – ARTS.
Overview:
Advanced Electrical Diagnosis – ARTS – 2 Day Join us for the Advanced Electric Diagnosis course, designed for experienced technicians who possess a sound understanding of electrics and diagnosis. This course focuses on advanced-level diagnosis and repair of electrical issues in vehicles. To diagnose electrical issues at an advanced level, technicians must be confident in using diagnostic test equipment, interpreting data, reading wiring diagrams, and understanding the operation of components. Advanced Communication Vehicle Network Diagnosis – ARTS – 2 Day Join us for the Advanced Communication Vehicle Network Diagnosis course, designed for experienced technicians who possess a sound understanding of electrics and diagnosis. This course focuses on the advanced diagnosis and repair of communication systems in modern vehicles, which are essential for the accurate and safe functioning of vehicle features.
Advanced Oscilloscope – ARTS – 2 Day Join us for the Advanced PicoScope Training course, designed for experienced technicians looking to enhance their diagnostic capabilities using the PicoScope tool. This course follows on from the DRTS oscilloscope training to further expand your knowledge. This course focuses on advanced functions, practical applications, and diagnostic tests using the PicoScope, including the utilization of the Pico pressure transducer. Advanced Engine Management – ARTS – 2 Day Join us for the Advanced Engine Management course, designed for experienced technicians who seek to enhance their diagnostic skills in modern engine management systems. The next steps after successful completing the DRTS programme. With the increasing complexity of control methods and the need for lower emissions and improved efficiency, technicians must possess in-depth knowledge of engine management components and data that can be tested. This course focuses on advanced-level diagnosis and repair of engine management systems to ensure optimal performance and functionality. Advanced Communication and Control Systems – ARTS – 2 Day Join us for the Advanced Communication and Control Methods course, designed for experienced technicians seeking to deepen their understanding and proficiency in diagnosing complex electronic control module and communication network issues in modern vehicles. A solid understanding of electrics and diagnosis is a prerequisite for attending this course.
Each of the 2 Day Course £ 299 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
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Hydrogen Awareness Level 1
T/B
With the increasing presence of hydrogen vehicles, it’s crucial to ensure that your workforce is equipped with the knowledge to work safely around them. Our Hydrogen Vehicle Safety Awareness Certification is designed to provide learners with the essential understanding of safe practices, potential dangers, and necessary precautions when dealing with hydrogen-powered vehicles. This award-sized qualification offers an introduction to this specialised industry sector which, in addition to complimenting their current industry qualifications and experience, will enable Learners to continue to work safely within their role. Course goals and objectives The content of this qualification has been designed to give Learners the knowledge required to work safely around hydrogen vehicles. It contains one mandatory unit covering: • The types of hydrogen vehicles available • Hazards associated with hydrogen vehicle systems • Working safely around hydrogen vehicles including refuelling
As a result, Learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire significant core knowledge of working safely around, but not maintaining, hydrogen.
1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
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Bosch Training Programmes Accredited by the IMI, each training module gives the technician an industry-recognised qualification while building knowledge and working towards the end goal of a final IMI Assessment. Bosch Diagnostic Technician Programme CS
T/B
Commercial Skills
Body Systems
VSB
Chassis Systems
VSC
Diesel Systems
VSD
Electrical Systems
VSE
Gasoline Systems
VSG
Hybrid and Electric
VSH
Tech Diagnostic
VSTD
VSE 1 Essential Test Procedures 2 day
CS 1 Customer Care 2 days
Complimentary 3 Year IMI Membership and
Professional Registration
VSB 26 Automotive Air Conditioning Systems Diagnosis 2 days VSC 6 Braking and Chassis Systems, ABS and ESP 2 days VSC 28 Steering Geometry and Four Wheel Alignment 1 day VSB 40 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Diagnosis 1 day
VSTD 9 Oscilloscope Operation and Signal Test Method 2 days
VSB 8 Airbag and
Supplementary Safety Systems 2 days
VSTD 52 Engine Operation and Measuring of Components 1 day
VSH 267 Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Systems 3 days
VSG 18 Engine Management: Diagnosis of Systems and Components 2 days
VSD 12 Essential Diesel Knowledge 2 days
VSG 11 Gasoline Direct Injection System Diagnosis 2 days
VSD 15 Common Rail System Diagnosis 2 days
IMI Accreditation Assessment* 1 day
Lunch included
Limited availability through membership packages
Accredited training 25 days of training + 1 day IMI Accredited Assessment
*not included in memberships.
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Bosch Training Programmes The Bosch Master Technician Programme epitomises the uppermost echelon in Bosch automotive technical training. Content of these courses is at a premium level and we thoroughly recommend attendance of the Bosch Diagnostic Technician Programme, prior to undertaking these modules. Bosch Master Technician Programme
T/B
Body Systems
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME
VSB
Chassis Systems
VSC
Diesel Systems
VSD
Electrical Systems
VSE
VSB10 Vehicle Networking Systems 2 days
Gasoline Systems
VSG
VSB47 ADAS Advanced System Diagnosis 2 days
Hybrid and Electric
VSH
Tech Diagnostic
VSTD
VSE60 Introduction to Modern Electronics and Programming 2 days
VSB53 Body Control Systems, and Climate Control 2 days
VSC13 Braking and Chassis Systems Advanced 2 days
VSG14 Engine Management Advanced 2 days
VSTD54 Control Unit Programming using KTS 2 days
VSE61 Modern
Electronics and Microcontroller Programming 2 days
VSE55 Battery Management Smart Charge and 48V Systems 2 days
VSG17 Gasoline Emissions Analysis 2 days VSD23 Diesel Emissions Analysis 2 days
IMI Master Tech Bosch PRC Master Tech Bosch Master Tech Plus
VSH28 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems 2 Days + ½ Day
IMI Accreditation Assessment* 1 day
Lunch included
Limited availability through membership packages
Accredited training 25 days of training + 1 day IMI Accredited Assessment
*not included in memberships.
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Expert Training
The UK’s 2024 EV Market Share The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market reached a significant milestone in 2024, with EVs claiming a record 19.6% market share. This growth was primarily driven by fleet registrations, marking a pivotal moment for the automotive industry. However, despite the increase in market share, private consumer demand remains weak. In fact, only one in ten private buyers opted for an EV, mirroring the levels seen during the pandemic. T/B
Challenges ahead:
Government support is crucial to sustain the growth and meet EV targets Key statistics from SMMT:
Private sector demand is essential to achieve broader EV adoption
19.6%
+2.6%
New car registrations reach 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year
EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but figure still below mandated levels
Private consumer demand contracts to levels last seen in pandemic with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024
Industry welcomes review of mandate regulation but warns current demand will not deliver ambition without government support
Read the full findings from SMMT
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Expert Training
Hybrid Level 2/3 and 4
T/B
Hybrid and electric vehicle sales are rising fast Don’t get left behind when it comes to servicing and repairing hybrid and electric vehicles (EV). With government plans to cut emissions by stopping the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 and multiple car manufacturers such as Volvo and Ford committing to a 100% electric range by 2035, the change is inevitable. There is no doubt that hybrid and EV’s will become the vehicle of choice over the coming years and beyond.
72% of technicians in the UK are not trained to work on Hybrid and EV’s.
Britain’s switch to EV’s continues to gather pace, with a record one in five new car registrations now plug-ins.
Level 2 and 3 IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid 263773020
Level 4 IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid 263773040
Routine maintenance activities, vehicle system repair and replacement.
The diagnosis, testing and repair of Electric/ Hybrid vehicles and components.
2 Day Course LEVEL 2 and 3 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 549 .00 Lunch included
2 Day Course LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 549 .00
Included in our membership packages
Included in our membership packages
Per Candidate
Per Candidate
Lunch included
Enhance your EV skills with our Level 4 Add-on courses
Electric Vehicle HV System Problem Solving, Analysis, Diagnosis and Repair 263776890
Electric Vehicle HV Battery Analysis, Diagnosis and Repair 263776990 Completion of Level 4 IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid required.
Completion of Level 4 IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid required
2 Day Course LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 495 .00
2 Day Course LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 495 .00
Included in our membership packages
Included in our membership packages
Per Candidate
Per Candidate
Lunch included
Lunch included
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Getting you, your staff and your workshop Electric Vehicle ready Becoming an EV Workshop
T/B
Electrify Your Expertise! Becoming an EV Workshop Business
Not only have we got the right technical courses to get you and your staff EV ready – your workshop can now take it’s first steps into the future of automotive and unleash the power of electric vehicles with the launch of the 2 day becoming an EV workshop business course in partnership with our partners at T10 Automotive. This new course will put you and your workshop on the road to success and starts with embracing electric vehicles – you’ll dive deep into the world of EVs and unlock a world of opportunities for your garage. During this course we’ll cover topics such as:
Discover Financial Objectives: • Learn how embracing electric vehicles can sky rocket your revenue and enhance your bottom line. From increased service demand to tapping into government incentives, we’ll show you how to drive your profits forward. Embrace Customer Objectives: • Understand the evolving needs and expectations of today’s environmentally conscious clientele. Learn to offer exceptional EV services, build trust, and create customer loyalty that drives repeat business.
Ignite Internal Objectives: • Foster a culture of innovation within your garage. Equip your team with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the fast-paced world of EV maintenance and repair. Boost employee morale and create a high-performance work environment. Experience Learning Outcomes: • Offer strategies for promoting and growing an EV specialist business, ensuring you stand out as a leader in the electrified automotive landscape. From targeted marketing campaigns that highlight your expertise in EV maintenance and repair to establishing strategic partnerships with charging station providers, we’ll guide you through proven tactics to expand your customer base and enhance your reputation.
2 Day Course £ 299 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
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Advanced Driver Assistance Programmes (ADAS)
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There are approximately 4.5 million Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) enabled vehicles in the UK, according to Thatcham Research.
Calibration is required whenever a sensor’s aim is disturbed in any way. This can occur because of collision or in a bodyshop due to a windshield replacement, suspension repair or wheel alignment. All repairers should follow the UK Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair of ADAS equipped vehicles. Course description: This is a 1 day course that covers the training and accreditation to be a qualified ADAS technician. As of 2016, new vehicles require a minimum of two ADAS systems fitted to qualify for a 5-Star NCAP Safety Rating. This course covers operation and calibration using a CSC-Tool, a comprehensive multi-brand bodyshop tool for calibrating camera and radar-based Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS).
Course content:
This IMI Accreditation is designed to ensure that the technician has the ability to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. It demonstrates the technician’s ability to identify and correctly interpret information relating to a specific vehicle and its ADAS features to determine which method of calibration is required. • Understanding ADAS and ADAS Sensors • Relationship To Vehicle Alignment and ADAS • Effects of Incorrect Calibration • Effects on Other Related Systems • When a Calibration Should Take Place • How To Perform a Dynamic Calibrations • How To Perform a Static Calibration • Post Calibration.
• Safe working practices and H&S guidelines • Technical information sources • Types of ADAS diagnostic equipment • Relevant tools and equipment for calibration • The calibration environment, targets, lighting and radar boards • Types of sensors and their functions. Optical, Radar, Lidar and Ultra-sonic
1 Day Course £ 599 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Excluded from our membership packages
This course is held in: English Course level: Professional Course duration: 1 Days.
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Key Programming This course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills required for automotive key programming, immobiliser system diagnostics, and key cutting.
TRD
By the end of the course, technicians will be able to:
1. Understand Alarm/Immobiliser System Components • Learn to identify and understand the key
4. Vehicle Cloning and Key Generation • Gain a comprehensive understanding of key cloning using the Keytool Max Pro and generating Xhorse universal remotes to meet the growing demand for key services in the automotive industry.
components of a vehicle’s immobiliser system and how they work together to control vehicle access and starting.
5. Practical Application of Key Programming Tools
2. Transponder Chip Diagnostics • Acquire the skills to read vehicle keys, assess the condition of transponder chips, determine their type, and evaluate their suitability for cloning or programming. 3. Key Cutting and Programming • Master the practical techniques for key cutting with the Xhorse Dolphin 2, and programming keys using the OBDSTAR G3 ensuring proper functionality and compatibility with immobiliser systems. Learn functions such as pin code reading and making dealers keys.
• Learn to use specialized key programming tools and equipment effectively, ensuring technicians are prepared for real-world automotive key programming and cutting tasks.
1 Day Course £ 299 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
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12V Battery to High Voltage Vehicle Technology VARTA UK offers incredible knowledge delivered in a style that unscrambles the science and technology of what is inside the ‘box’ of an often-forgotten component, the heart of the vehicle, the 12v battery. Understanding the Birth to Death of a 12volt battery will open the minds of all delegates to offer additional customer satisfaction in the comfort that their vehicle 12v battery health is fully understood. • How do world leading OE providers manage to maintain quality for OE and aftermarket • Insight of what’s inside the ‘box’ • How this living component of any vehicle behaves • How vehicle manufactures use an IBS for complex battery management • How to test 12v batteries to understand the test results with confidence • An insight to Hybrid with hands on understanding of a critical safety function • Hybrid, EV and the latest growing technology of how Hydrogen systems work. Course content:
TRD
1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
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Expert Training
MOT Tester IMI Level 2 263771650 Classes 4 and 7 This qualification is for individuals who want, or need to become MOT testers. More venues than any other provider Find a course local to you. Become a MOT Tester
TRD
To be eligible to undertake this qualification in order to be an MOT Tester, a learner must: • Have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes they want to test • Be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years full-time employment in the service and repair of the vehicle types to be tested (apprentices who have been employed for 4 years are eligible) • Have no unspent convictions for criminal offences connected with the MOT testing scheme, the motor trade, or involving acts of violence / intimidation • To become a nominated tester (NT) for class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles candidates must also have an ‘appropriate’ qualification. If you don't have the appropriate qualification to undertake the tester qualification we can provide this for you. Ask our experts by calling the number below.
Course goals and objectives • The content of the qualification includes: • Working safely within a vehicle test centre • Communicating with colleagues and customers • How to manage and maintain their CPD • Carrying out pre-test checks • Carrying out an MOT test.
From £ 899 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Level 3 Accreditation
MOT Manager
From £ 599 .00
From £ 599 .00
Per Candidate
Per Candidate
Lunch included
Lunch included
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MOT CPD Courses Expert Training
TRD
MOT season starts 1st April and ends 31st March. Complete your CPD assessment within this window – don’t leave until the last minute
Why do I need my MOT CPD? This is compulsory training in order to retain your MOT tester status.
Over 1,000 MOT testers are disqualified from testing, by the DVSA every year for not completing their CPD on time.. This means they are unable to conduct any MOT testing until they have completed the outstanding CPD and been re-observed off by the DVSA, which can take months.
This year the annual CPD requires 3 hours of learning and the normal exam with a required pass mark of 80%
Light Vehicle MOT Annual Training and Assessment 263250020 Online training and assessment 2025/2026
Motorcycle MOT Annual Training and Assessment 263250040 Online training and assessment 2025/2026
£ 59 .85 (Members) Per Candidate
£ 59 .85 (Members) Per Candidate
£ 63 .00 (Non-members) Per Candidate
£ 63 .00 (Non-members) Per Candidate
Light Vehicle MOT Annual Assessment Only 263250010
Motorcycle MOT Annual Assessment Only 263250030
£ 32 .30 (Members) Per Candidate
£ 32 .30 (Members) Per Candidate
£ 38 .00 (Non-members) Per Candidate
£ 38 .00 (Non-members) Per Candidate
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Expert Training
LUK and Essential Training
TRD
LUK Dry Double Clutch (DSG) Repair Solutions and Transmission Technology 263776650 The aim of the course is to gain a full understanding of all present-day clutch systems, release systems and dual mass flywheels. • Schaeffler company introduction • Manufacturing trends and challenges • The purposes of a clutch • Clutch types, construction and operation • Self-adjusting clutches, construction and operation • Release systems • Concentric slave cylinders • Clutch failure diagnosis and best practice Course content:
• Dual mass flywheels, why they are fitted, construction and operation • Dual mass flywheel testing and failure diagnosis • How dry double clutch technology works • Development history.
2 Day Course £ 399 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
Accreditation
A full overview of belting systems in the modern vehicle and how all the components are designed to work in harmony. INA Timing Drive Technology Workshop 263776660
Course content:
• Schaeffler company introduction • Let’s talk Torque • Manufacturing trends and challenges • Belting developments • The most common misconceptions and fitting errors
• INA front end auxiliary drive systems and components including pulley decoupler • INA timing drive all associated components and typical set up procedures • INA cooling systems, switchable, electric pumps and thermal management systems.
1 Day Course £ 299 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
Accreditation
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Air Conditioning
T/B
More and more vehicles now have air conditioning and climate control as standard, with this viewed as an important comfort system by vehicle owners We offer a number of courses varying from basic principles of air conditioning systems, through to refrigerant handling (F-Gas) training ensuring you stay qualified and able to work with R134A ‘old gas’.
Cooling and Climate Systems Understanding Vehicle Air Conditioning 263778940 • Systems overview (block valve, orifice, CO2, etc.) • System run-through (block valve) • System diagnostic through temperature • Component run-through (light) • Oil overview • UV dye overview • Refrigerant overview • Flushing overview Course content:
• Tooling appropriate for this level. • Systems run-through of block valve, orifice and dual AC system • Diagnostics through pressure and temperature • In-depth component training • System controls including sensors • Practical training • Tooling appropriate for this level.
1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate
Included in our membership packages
L3 Refrigerant Handling VRQ (F-Gas) 263771230 This course has been specifically designed to provide the knowledge, training and qualification necessary to satisfy EU legislation in the mobile air conditioning market. • Introduction to Automotive Air Conditioning • Basic heat processes • Pressure and temperature relationships • The refrigeration cycle and system • Refrigerant Flushing • Plus more
1 Day Course £ 250 .00 Per Candidate
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Expert Training Introduction to Car Tyre Fitting 263776650
TRD
This training module is for technicians who are starting their role as a tyre technician in a retail garage / fast fit environment.
The module deals with an introduction to car tyre basics including tyre functions, sidewall markings, construction and manufacture, tyre law and tyre / vehicle technology. The module also includes instruction and a practical assessment (where possible) on safe working on vehicles (jacking / wheel removal etc), fitting and repairing car tyres.
Course Content: • Tyre history • Tyre functions • Tyre sidewall markings • Tyre law • Construction and manufacturing • Tyre labelling • TPMS overview
Who is it for: • Tyre technicians / apprentices who are either new to the tyre industry or who simply wish to refresh their tyre knowledge. Benefit to Company: • Increase / Refresh delegates knowledge of tyres • Training certificate from an industry recognised organisation • Training on tyre fitting away from the pressures of the work environment • Staff development.
• Tyre fitting • Tyre repairs.
1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
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Expert Training Advanced Car Tyre Fitting, Sales Techniques and TPMS 263779310
TRD
This training module is for technicians who have completed the level 2 module or are already experienced working in the tyre industry but may never have attended any specific tyre training courses. The module includes a brief recap of level 2 module content plus an insight into the more advanced tyre information such as runflat tyres, tyres for Electric Vehicles, TPMS programming, ADAS etc. The module also includes instruction and a practical assessment (where possible) on TPMS programming and vehicle alignment (where equipment allows).
Who is it for: • Tyre technicians who are currently working in the tyre fitting industry and are looking to expand knowledge of the more technical aspects of the role. Benefit to Company: • Increase / Refresh delegates knowledge of tyres • Awareness of new tyre technology (EV tyres etc.) • Training certificate from an industry recognised organisation • Training on tyre fitting away from the pressures of the work environment • Staff development.
Course Content: • Level 2 course recap / refresh • New technology (silent tyres / EV tyres etc) • ADAS explanation • Runflat tyre technology • TPMS fitting • TPMS programming • Tyre fitting including runflat • Tyre repairs • Alignment (where possible).
1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
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Running a successful workshop business involves much more than just staying up to date with the latest ADAS or MOT courses. Whilst they’re critically important it is just as wise to invest in training to improve the financial, marketing and customer focused sides of your business. Luckily, we have a number of courses available that offer just that. Garage Services Exclusive to LKQ Academy TRD
About Andy – The Garage Inspector
Andy has a true passion is supporting the aftermarket to ensure they stay competitive and profitable at the same time. His unique set of courses held over 4 days have glowing reviews that you can see by visiting www.thegarageinspector. com/testimonials or view the hundreds of comments Andy gets on his videos and posts online. The courses Andy delivers have been developed over the last four years, as it became more apparent that many garage businesses were good are repairing vehicles but just lacked general business skills. Financial Understanding Essentials for the Garage Business 1 Day Course £ 486 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included Effective Leadership and Quality Management Essentials 1 Day Course £ 486 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included Financial Mastery and Lean Workshop for Technicians 1 Day Course £ 486 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included Courses available:
These are intended to bridge the gap and are aimed at owner/managers, service managers, service reception/advisors, and technicians. This 4 day programme is broken down into two, 2 day courses and is not only aimed at business owners but anyone in your business that you feel giving them the ability to understand all aspects of the garage will support you and take your business to the next level.
Limited availablity through membership package
Marketing and Brand Identity Essentials for the Garage Business 1 Day Course £ 486 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Customer Excellence and Front of House Essentials for the Garage Business 1 Day Course £ 486 .00
Per Candidate
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Garage Services How The Garage Inspector can help you and your garage?
TRD
Don’t just take our word for it... Andy provides a comprehensive range of automotive industry-orientated training programmes focused on the improvement of people and processes within your Whether you’re interested in filling up your service bays with your ideal customers, implementing proven systems that will make your business far more productive, building a team of superstar advisors and technicians, or understanding exactly where your numbers need to be, Andy will help you reach your goals. Better yet, he will do so in a way that has a positive impact on your employees, your customers, your community, and our industry.
business. Andy covers a number of well-established management tools and skills for the independent aftermarket and retail sector to enhance service and business performance. As an automotive expert, Andy has years of both practical and academic knowledge, and experience, coupled with an unrivalled passion for the automotive aftermarket sector. This allows Andy to truly understand the client’s needs to deliver successful assignment completion and developing new business out of that success.
Ally
Barry
Tom
“ Superb couple of days with you Andy Savva. Witty, insightful and passionate as always about our trade. Thank you so much for all you do for us, you’re a top man!!”
“ Haven known Andy for a few years now but never attended any of his training I feel I gotta say shame on me!! I should’ve been on this years ago so helpful. I could’ve been further along on our journey at Lawson AutoTech. So much information. Don’t delay like I did get yourself onto his next event.”
“ Great training. Without doubt the best training I’ve ever been on. Priceless experience, thank you Andy.”
Tom
Rachael
“ Just attended the two day financial and marketing course in Nottingham. One of the greatest courses I have ever been on would recommend to any garage owners to get booked on. The quality of the content and the delivery were impeccable. Andy delivered a great course with passion and enthusiasm second to none. Can’t wait for the next one. Truly inspiring keep up the good work.”
“ We attended the Financial Understanding and Marketing Essentials course and it was a real eye opener! Andy explained things very well and helped us understand what we need to do to improve our own business. Looking forward to any future courses we can arrange! Thank you again for all your help.”
Stevie
“ Thank you very much for the last 2 days Sir. I think the most valuable business course I’ve ever attended, without a doubt.”
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Business Management Road To Success Course description
TRD
Delivered by T10 Automotive, this transformative two-day course is tailored for business owners and leaders in the automotive industry. This course is a gateway to mastering the dynamics of a rapidly evolving market, marrying cutting-edge technology with evolving consumer behaviours. The expertly designed program aims not just to equip you with adaptive strategies but to ensure your business stands out as a leader, driving sustained growth and profitability in the challenging automotive landscape.
Day 1: Re-imagining and reinventing your business model
Day 2: Maximising financial performance and market positioning Developing Competitive Advantage • Explore ways to carve out a unique competitive edge in the market, leveraging your business’s unique strengths. Mastering Financial Intelligence • Gain critical insights into financial management tailored for the automotive sector, boosting your financial acumen and decision-making prowess. Targeting and Understanding Your Audience • Dive deep into customer analytics and market research techniques to better understand and engage your target audience.
Cultivating an Exceptional Brand Culture • Immerse in strategies to build a resonant brand culture, aligning your team’s vision and values with business objectives. Strategically Promoting Your Brand • Learn innovative marketing and brand promotion techniques that resonate in the digital age. Adapting to Evolving Retail Trends • Navigate the latest retail trends, understanding how to integrate them into your business model for enhanced customer engagement. Understanding Your People, Products, and Place • Delve into the core elements of your business – your team, your offerings, and your operational environment – to optimise performance and customer experience.
Benefits for Attendees: This seminar is meticulously crafted to provide participants with a blend of visionary leadership insights and pragmatic, actionable skills. These objectives are carefully chosen to ensure that you can immediately apply your new-found knowledge to propel your automotive business forward. We believe this seminar offers unparalleled value, fostering not only your professional growth but also significantly contributing to the long-term success of your organisation. Join us for this unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and lead in the automotive industry, shaping the future of your business.
Business Management Road To Success 263775180
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2 Day Course £ 299 .00
Per Candidate
Lunch included
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