The purpose-built facility consists of eight classrooms for understanding and learning critical lessons, meeting rooms for discussion, and state-of-the-art workshops equipped to lead practical training utilising the latest equipment. The curriculum will train both customer-facing and workshop staff.
Kinhode Aloumon, IVECO training manager, said: “We want to lead by example. Our workshops and classrooms are a model for dealerships; these spaces set the standard and serve as flagships. From the very best technicians to the most informed commercial staff, the IVECO Training Academy aims to provide the very best tuition that will go on to help our customers.”
The recent launch of the IVECO eDaily means that in addition to tuition on repair and maintenance of combustion models, this Training Academy can facilitate the latest teachings on electric vehicles. High-tech diagnostics help technicians collate vital information before expert mechanical advice is demonstrated and experienced first-hand. The IVECO technicians also continue to learn the very latest advice and techniques for working on diesel and natural gas vehicles.
Bernard Jones, senior technical training manager, said: “Face to face tuition is important. From an instructional point of view you can truly get a good sense of how well someone is understanding through the feedback they are giving. Technicians are an essential part of the IVECO team, talented individuals that contribute to the whole business and its desire to deliver the best possible service. IVECO training emphasises and instils important values such as attention to detail and taking pride in your work.”
Alumni of the IVECO apprenticeship programme holding a service technician certificate are welcomed to the Training Academy in Winsford, alongside their commercial colleagues, to further develop and maintain their skillsets.