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Andrew Page Auto Educationhttp://autoeducation.thisisbrandnew.co.uk/newsAndrew Page Auto Education News Feeden-gbTue, 31 Aug 2010 11:02:32 BST158Auto Education gets the Thumbs Up from The North East England Service Provider Register (NEESPR)! Autoeducation Gets The Thumbs Up From The North East England Service Provider Register (NEESPR)!!

Auto Education gets the Thumbs Up from The North East England Service Provider Register (NEESPR)!

Here at Auto Education we are pleased to announce that we have just been accepted as a North East England Service Provider. Only the best providers with excellent feedback from previous customers are allowed to receive referrals to this exclusive business scheme in the North East. Here at Auto Education we are proud to be part of this forward thinking regional scheme.   The North East England Service Provider Register also known as NEESPR is a regional supplier register which provides business development solutions to North East England’s Business Community. It is a government funded scheme designed to help businesses in the area ‘start up, survive and grow’ which in this economic climate can’t be a bad thing!   They provide the opportunity for all businesses and business types to up-skill their workforce with the latest training courses on a local, regional and national scale and aim to help businesses by maximising their opportunities.   Money is available for pre-start up businesses, start-up businesses and older established businesses. The amount of funding can vary depending so the best way to know how much you could receive or apply for, then get in touch with Business Link directly on 0845 600 9006 or go directly to the website <a href="http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home?site=101&r.s=m&r.lc=en">http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home?site=101&r.s=m&r.lc=en</a> .

http://autoeducation.thisisbrandnew.co.uk/news/article/auto-education-gets-the-thumbs-up-from-the-north-east-england-service-provider-register-neespr-http://2010-08-25 16:49:006Andrew Page and Auto Education - The Past, The Present and The FutureAndrew Page and Auto Education - The Past, The Present and The Future

Established in 1946, Andrew Page are the UK’s leading motor factor, supplying a huge range of quality branded components from the likes of Bosch, Delphi, LUK, Mann Filter and Shell, to name just a few. It is our long standing relationship with these companies that has enabled us to add our technical training offer – Auto Education, to our portfolio.   As Auto Education moves into its 7th year, we are proud to announce that we have now trained over 1100 garages nationwide. Offering a wide range of courses covering Vehicle Electrical, Engine Management, Common Rail Diesel as well as Body Control and ESP, Auto Education is regarded as the best automotive training programme in the UK. Whether you require single courses on specific subjects or you are looking to achieve ATA accreditation status, Auto Education has it covered.   Coming To a Town near You! As our branch network continues to expand into new areas, so does our training offer! Following the opening of our Peterborough, Coventry, Leicester and King's Lynn sites we have had huge interest in our automotive training courses, especially vehicle diagnostic training and have already started to deliver a range of courses at local venues. As we continue to expand our parts business, our aim is to compliment this with quality automotive training as close to your business as possible. For a full list of Andrew Page branches, please log on to <a href="http://www.andrewpage.com/">www.andrewpage.com</a> or contact us on 0845 600 6048 or 0113 397 0211 to discuss your training requirements.

http://autoeducation.thisisbrandnew.co.uk/news/article/andrew-page-and-auto-education--the-past-the-present-and-the-futurehttp://2010-07-14 14:34:004Auto Ed HAS THE BIG CHILL FACTORAuto Ed HAS THE BIG CHILL FACTOR, air con training update

Auto Ed HAS THE BIG CHILL FACTOR   Here at Auto Education we are pleased to announce that since the start of 2010 we have now trained over 500 people, 360 of which have been on our very popular APT16/APT26 Air conditioning courses and there’s still more to come…….. You may be aware that DEFRA have put into force new regulations governing the repair and the servicing of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems or ‘‘MACS’. The new regulations came into force on the 4th July 2010, making it, illegal for any person or persons, not qualified or certificated to the required IMI standard to handle, refrigerant.   Never fear however here at Auto Education we have the answer………   Working in conjunction with Delphi Automotive, we offer the most comprehensive course available, with a choice of one or two day courses, dependant on the needs and the skills of the individual, Auto Education will ensure that your technicians conform to all regulations. Both courses are ATA accredited Qualification, which meets the regulation EC307/2008 and last for the next five years, covering all regulation changes during this time, please see the course overview below.   One Day Refrigerant Handler Course - £250.00 This course is for those Technicians who have sat previous training and have a good working knowledge of air conditioning systems, testing and diagnosis. The training will focus on the new gas handling regulations and will be followed by an online and practical assessment. Please note that the assessment will contain questions on systems and diagnosis not covered in the one day course, please see details of the two day course below. Two Day Refrigerant Handler Course - £395.00 This is the full course for Technicians who have not received previous training or are relatively new to air conditioning. The training covers the new gas handling regulations as above, as well as a full day’s training on A/C systems, diagnosis, leak detection and correct use of equipment.   These courses are running regionally to assist your business in complying with the new legislation; we are able to cater for group bookings and individuals. However due to the number of technicians requiring the accreditation, places are in high demand and we therefore advise that you book your place as soon as possible.

http://autoeducation.thisisbrandnew.co.uk/news/article/auto-ed-has-the-big-chill-factorhttp://2010-07-09 16:24:003New legislation affecting technicians working on vehicle air conditioning systemsThere will be changes in the regulations governing the repair and servicing of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems or "MACS", from July 4th 2010.

Did you know that due to changes in the regulations governing the repair and servicing of Mobile Air Conditioning Systems or “MACS”, from July 4th 2010 it will be illegal for any person or persons, not qualified and certificated to the required standard, to either:- <ul> <li>Work on, service or repair air conditioning systems fitted to motor vehicles.</li> <li>Purchase refrigerant for any purpose whatsoever.</li> </ul> The new DEFRA regulations stipulate that any person working on vehicle air conditioning systems must have a DEFRA approved refrigerant handler qualification. I am pleased to announce that we are able to offer an ATA accredited qualification which meets regulation EC307/2008 and lasts for five years. We will be running a series of courses at regional venues to assist your business in complying with the new legislation. Due to the number of Technicians requiring the accreditation we are already experiencing high demand and we therefore advise that you book your place as soon as possible. Please note we will be running both one and two day courses depending on your previous experience, please see details below; One Day Refrigerant Handler Course - £250.00 This course is for those Technicians who have sat previous training and have a good working knowledge of air conditioning systems, testing and diagnosis. The training will focus on the new gas handling regulations and will be followed by an online and practical assessment. Please note that the assessment will contain questions on systems and diagnosis not covered in the one day course, please see details of the two day course below. Two Day Refrigerant Handler Course - £395.00 This is the full course for Technicians who have not received previous training or are relatively new to air conditioning. The training covers the new gas handling regulations as above, as well as a full day’s training on A/C systems, diagnosis, leak detection and correct use of equipment.

http://autoeducation.thisisbrandnew.co.uk/news/article/new-legislation-affecting-technicians-working-on-vehicle-air-conditioning-systemshttp://2009-12-14 14:29:002New generation of ESP sensorsBosch sensor now measures yaw rate and acceleration simultaneously.

The Bosch SMI540 is the world’s first micromechanical inertial measurement unit for vehicle dynamics control in the low cost SOIC16w housing. The unit opens up new development possibilities for the Electronic Stability Programme or ESP. The 3D sensor simultaneously monitors three of a vehicles movement axes – two acceleration or inclination axes, and one axis of rotation. Until now, at least two separate sensors were required for this. Two of SMI540’s three sensor signals provide information that is relevant for the ESP system: the yaw rate and lateral acceleration. The remaining third sensor signal, not generally used by ESP, measures a vehicle’s acceleration or inclination in the direction of travel. Developers can use this information for other applications, such as the hill hold function or for fuel saving functions in cars with automatic transmissions (N control). With body control systems such as ESP now being fitted as standard on more and more vehicles, the demand for information and training on these systems continues to increase.

http://autoeducation.thisisbrandnew.co.uk/news/article/new-generation-of-esp-sensorshttp://2009-11-20 14:26:201Training for the futureBosch's technical publication, Auto Intelligence, attended a Master Technician course covering Gasoline Engine Management to find out more about Bosch training.

Bosch’s technical publication, Auto Intelligence, attended a Master Technician course covering Gasoline Engine Management to find out more about Bosch training. No matter how up-to-date your diagnostic equipment or technical information is, you need well trained technicians to get the very best from it. Attending training courses offers huge benefits. The more knowledge and understanding of vehicle systems that a technician has, the better they will be able to apply the equipment and information resources, making them much more efficient and confident. Bosch offers two levels of training: The Diagnostic Technician courses, which cover the fundamentals of vehicle technology, and the much more in-depth Master Technician courses. We attended the three-day Bosch Master Technician course VSG 14, titled: Gasoline Engine Management: Advanced Systems Controls, to see what technicians can get from training. It should be noted that the Master Technician courses are for experienced technicians. Prerequisites for this course are the completion of gasoline engine management courses VSG2, VSG5 and VSG 17. Attending technicians are expected to be proficient in the use of oscilloscopes, gas analysers and diagnostic test equipment. There are two important factors in the effectiveness of any training course, the depth of information and how the trainer delivers the material. This was to be a very in-depth look at engine management systems and components, and our trainer for this course, John Batten, wasted no time in briefly running through the development of engine management systems, making sure all the delegates understood how they worked and could identify the various components and explain their function. Advanced diagnostics One of the main themes of the course is to look in detail at key components and understand how they work and why they are needed. These explanations on the development and operation of a component go into some depth and are coupled with discussions on how to carry out advanced diagnostic procedures, examining waveforms, wiring diagrams etc. then evaluating the data and relating this to the operation of the component. John gives clear and detailed explanations of each topic, encouraging the delegates to contribute to the theory sessions by asking questions and discussing model specific examples. Each day includes practical sessions in the Bosch training workshops. Here, the delegates get to put into practice what they have learnt by completing a series of tasks using a variety of test procedures and equipment on live vehicles. The final stage of the course is a written examination. Delegates achieving a pass mark of 70% or over receive a certificate of competence. Full details of this course (VSG14), can be found in the course section of the site, for further information please contact the training team on 0113 3970211.

http://autoeducation.thisisbrandnew.co.uk/news/article/training-for-the-futurehttp://2009-11-10 13:04:20