A Lanarkshire college is the first in Scotland to host a hybrid technology training course to help young mechanics keep abreast of new green technology.
The course run by carmaker, Honda, took place over two days at Motherwell College and was attended by independent garages and college lecturers from across Scotland. Delegates will now take what they have learned back to their respective work places in order to train colleagues and students, keeping them abreast with the latest hybrid technology.
The training, which was partly funded by Skills Development Scotland, was promoted by the Institute of the Motor Industry and took place in Motherwell College’s newly opened automotive studies facility.
Speaking about the event, Hugh Logan, Motherwell College’s Principal and Chief Executive said: “We were delighted to host this event for Honda and the IMI. Motherwell College has built up a reputation as a leading provider of automotive training. We currently have students travelling from throughout the UK to attend our automotive courses and the College is extremely well regarded within the motor industry.
He continued: “I believe it is important that all our students, in all fields, leave us with skills and knowledge relevant in today’s job market. Hybrid vehicles and the technology behind them are clearly going to play an increasing role in the motor industry. Therefore our automotive lecturers joined delegates at this training session to enable them to train our students in this field”.
Eliot Smith, Honda Institute Technical Training Co-ordinator said: “We at the Honda Institute are always passionate about developing skills, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to deliver this course and thank Motherwell College for providing the time and the place. Having had Hybrid technology in the market place for some 10 years, it is right for us to share the know how with others in the industry so that all can benefit including the customer”.
Hybrid cars are part battery-electric and part-combustion engine vehicles. On average, petrol-electric hybrids, like Honda’s own Insight vehicle can reduce tailpipe CO2 emissions by around 30 per cent compared to an equivalent petrol car.
