Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy

23/06/2026

⚽ TRAIN LIKE A PRO ⚽

Elite performance doesn't happen by accident.

The best players don't stop training when they reach a certain level.

They specialise.

They develop the skills needed to perform when the pressure is on.

The same is true in the automotive industry.

As vehicles become more advanced, workshops need technicians with specialist knowledge to diagnose complex faults, repair high-voltage systems and work confidently with the latest technology.

That's where this week's specialist skills training comes in:

🏆 Level 3 Technical Specialist in Diagnosing, Rectifying & Recalibrating ADAS Components (Award)

🏆 Level 3 Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling (EC842-2006) (Award)

🏆 Level 3 Technical Specialist in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement (Award)

🏆 Level 4 Award in Diagnosis, Testing & Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles & Components

Pressure creates elite performers.

Because specialist workshops need specialist skills.

And top-level performance requires top-level training.

⚽ Is your team ready to take its performance to the next level?

22/06/2026

⚽ MATCH FIT MONDAY ⚽

16,000 automotive vacancies. One question: Is your workshop ready?

Recent figures from the IMI highlight that the automotive sector continues to face a significant skills shortage, with around 16,000 roles remaining unfilled across the industry. The challenge isn't a lack of vehicles to work on.

It's a lack of trained people to work on them.

As technology evolves, workshops are being asked to do more than ever before:

⚽ Diagnose increasingly complex vehicles

⚽ Work safely on EVs and hybrids

⚽ Manage ADAS systems and calibrations

⚽ Maintain compliance and MOT standards

The businesses that thrive over the next few years won't necessarily be the biggest.

They'll be the ones that invest in their team before skills gaps become business problems.

This week's Match Fit challenge:

Ask yourself one simple question:

👉 If a major customer asked whether your technicians are fully prepared for the vehicles arriving in your workshop tomorrow, could you confidently say yes?

Champions don't wait until they're behind to start training.

They prepare before the whistle blows.

Read the IMI article here:
https://tide.theimi.org.uk/industry-latest/research/automotive-labour-market-briefing-march-2026

The automotive sector continues to face a structural skills shortage, with demand for experienced technicians exceeding supply.Vacancy levels have eased, but

19/06/2026

🚗 629 candidates supported in 2026... and counting! ⚽

As England kicked off their World Cup journey with a win this week, we've got plenty to celebrate at Pro-Tech too. 🏆

A special mention goes to those who have recently completed:
✅ IMI Light Vehicle Inspection Accreditation
✅ Level 2 Technical Specialist in MOT Testing (Classes 4 & 7) (Award)
✅ MOT Annual Training
✅ Site Reviews
✅ Quality Control Checks

Every qualification achieved, every workshop reviewed and every quality check completed helps raise standards across the automotive industry.

🌟 A huge congratulations also goes to our newest members of the 100% Club.

Achieving full marks takes dedication, knowledge and attention to detail, and those top performers have earned themselves a pair of coveted Pro-Tech socks! 🧦

Whether you're developing new skills, maintaining compliance or striving for excellence in your workshop, thank you for choosing Pro-Tech to be part of your journey.

Here's to the next milestone! 🚀

18/06/2026

⚽ TEAM TALK THURSDAY

No football manager waits until match day to find out whether their team is ready.

The same applies to DVSA site reviews.

One of the biggest mistakes we see is workshops treating compliance as something to think about only when DVSA make contact.

The reality?

The best-prepared workshops are the ones that make compliance part of their everyday routine.

✔ Training up to date

✔ Quality Control checks completed regularly

✔ Calibration certificates readily available

✔ Testing standards maintained consistently

✔ Documentation organised and accessible

Because when a site review or targeted re-inspection comes, preparation beats panic every time.

We've put together a practical guide covering what DVSA may look for, common failings and how to prepare your workshop with confidence.

📖 Read the full blog here.
https://pro-techacademy.co.uk/how-to-prepare-for-a-dvsa-site-review-or-targeted-re-inspection/

👉 If DVSA called tomorrow, would your workshop be ready?

No MOT Test Centre enjoys hearing that DVSA are coming. Even the most organised AE or tester feels that little jolt of nerves. And that’s perfectly normal.

16/06/2026

⚽ TRAIN LIKE A PRO - Step Up Your Game

Every footballer starts with the basics.

The players who progress are the ones who continue to develop their skills, improve their performance and raise their standards.

The same applies in the workshop.

Good technicians train - Great technicians develop.

This week's featured courses are designed for technicians who are ready to take the next step:

⚽ Level 2 Technical Specialist in ADAS Calibration (Award)
Build the knowledge and practical skills needed to work with increasingly advanced vehicle systems.

⚡ Level 2 Technical Specialist in Electric / Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities (Award)
Develop confidence in carrying out routine maintenance activities on electric and hybrid vehicles.

🔧 Level 2 Technical Specialist in MOT Testing (Award)
Gain the skills and understanding required to carry out MOT testing to industry standards.

As vehicle technology continues to evolve, ongoing development isn't a luxury - it's essential.

Advanced performance starts here.

👉 What are you doing to help your team step up their game?

15/06/2026

⚽ MATCH FIT MONDAY

The game is changing. Is your workshop keeping up?

As the World Cup continues, teams across the globe are adapting their tactics, developing their players and preparing for every challenge that comes their way.

The automotive industry is no different.

Recent industry discussions have highlighted the growing importance of technician competence as vehicles become increasingly advanced. From EV technology and ADAS systems to evolving diagnostic procedures, the skills required in today's workshop are changing faster than ever.

Football teams invest in training because the game evolves.

Workshops need to do exactly the same.

⚽ EV technology
⚽ ADAS and calibration
⚽ Diagnostic capability
⚽ Compliance and quality standards
⚽ Future-ready skills

The question isn't whether the industry will change.

The question is whether your team will be ready when it does.

👉 Are you developing a team that's ready for what's next?



Source:

Explore the importance of autonomous vehicle safety and the need for skilled workers in an evolving automotive landscape.

12/06/2026

🚗 608 candidates supported in 2026... and counting!

This week we've reached another milestone, with 608 candidates supported so far this year through training, accreditation, compliance support and professional development.

A huge well done to everyone who completed their training this week, including:

✅ Level 2 Technical Specialist in MOT Testing (Classes 4 & 7) (Award)
✅ Level 3 Technical Specialist in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (Award)
✅ AOM230 ADAS Calibration Technician Accreditation
✅ Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Technician Accreditation
✅ MOT Annual Training

The automotive industry never stands still, and neither do the technicians, testers and businesses committed to maintaining the highest standards.

Every qualification achieved, every accreditation gained and every training day completed helps to strengthen skills, improve compliance and raise standards across the sector.

Congratulations to all of this week's delegates. Thank you for choosing Pro-Tech to be part of your professional development journey. 👏

Here's to the next milestone! 🚀

11/06/2026

⚽ TEAM TALK THURSDAY

The World Cup kicks off today.
Teams don't arrive at a tournament and suddenly become successful. Success comes from the preparation, training and investment that happened long before the first whistle.

The same is true in the workshop.

The businesses that stay ahead are the ones that continually invest in:
⚽ Their people
⚽ New technology
⚽ Compliance and quality
⚽ The right equipment
⚽ Ongoing development

So this week's Manager's Notes are simple:
👉 What's one thing your workshop could do in the next 30 days to be better prepared for the future?

Because championships aren't won on match day.
They're won in training.

10/06/2026

⚽ TRAIN LIKE A PRO - Build Your Starting XI

No football team wins trophies without getting the fundamentals right.
The same applies in the workshop.

As vehicle technology continues to evolve, the strongest workshops aren't always the biggest or the most experienced. They're the ones that invest in building a solid foundation across their entire team.

⚽ Level 1 Award in ADAS Awareness:
Understand the systems that are becoming increasingly common on today's vehicles.

⚡ Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness:
Develop a clear understanding of EV and hybrid technology, risks and safe working practices.

🔧 IMI Light Vehicle Technician Accreditation:
Demonstrate competence, professionalism and commitment to industry standards.

Every great team starts with strong fundamentals.
You can't compete at the top level without the basics.

Whether you're developing new technicians, introducing new technologies into the workshop, or creating a clear progression pathway for your team, foundation training is where success begins.

👉 Is your workshop building a team that's ready for the future?

08/06/2026

⚽ MATCH FIT OR FALLING BEHIND?

With the World Cup kicking off this week, we're launching our Match Fit Workshop campaign to explore what it takes to build a team that's ready for the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive industry today.

Football teams don't turn up to a major tournament and hope for the best.
They prepare.
They train.
They develop their squad.
They make sure they're ready when it matters.

The automotive industry is no different.

Over the coming weeks, we'll be using the football season as inspiration to explore some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing workshops today:
⚽ EV technology
⚽ ADAS and vehicle technology
⚽ MOT compliance and quality standards
⚽ Skills shortages
⚽ Workshop equipment and investment
⚽ Technician development and progression

Because while the vehicles may be changing, one thing remains the same:
The workshops that invest in their people will always have the strongest team.

So here's the question...
👉 Would your workshop make the starting XI?

Follow along over the coming weeks as we look at what it takes to stay match fit in a rapidly evolving automotive industry.