Lincoln College becomes IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence

26 January 2023  

Lincoln College, which has just opened a brand-new automotive workshop and Apprentice Centre converted from a disused sports hall, has been named as a TechSafe Centre of Excellence by the IMI.

IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence need to fulfill set IMI criteria including accreditation provision, supporting IMI TechSafe in internal and external communications, as well as demonstrating a commitment to upskilling technicians.

Lincoln college was the first Further Education College in the UK to offer specific EV and ADAS qualifications, and since 2017 has been holding events for local and national industry professionals, including a national roadshow with the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) in January 2023.

Commenting on the accreditation, Peter Jackson, Learning & Skills Lead at Lincoln College said: “Lincoln College is still one of a very few FE Colleges to be actively offering EV L1, L2, L3 and L4 as well as ADAS Calibration. Our programmes are increasingly popular, with applications increasing significantly year-on-year. We are delighted to welcome new cohorts every year and offer fantastic facilities for prospective students. It is an honour for the centre to be named an IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence. This clearly demonstrates the dedication, professionalism and care shown by our entire team.”

IMI CEO Steve Nash added: “Lincoln College goes above and beyond our Centre of Excellence criteria, inspiring other institutions and businesses to run similar training schemes and industry events. It clearly demonstrates the IMI’s mission to bring the industry together, working in partnership to improve standards across the board. We are delighted to have recognised Lincoln College as only our second IMI TechSafe Centre of Excellence, the other being the BMW Group Academy.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/AutomotiveLincolnCollege