Light Goods Vehicle Tester Initial Training

Category: Testers

Course Code: 06

Mandatory Training for Light Goods Vehicle Testers carried out by SIMI on behalf of the RSA/Department of Transport.

This programme is for qualified Mechanics who wish to conduct Department of Transport Light Goods Vehicle Tests.

Applicants for the programme must be either a qualified Heavy Goods Mechanic or Light Vehicle Mechanic with one year’s experience on the relevant vehicles after receiving qualification.

This Course consists of 3 days training; the first day is a classroom based theory day covering procedures in the manual. The second 2 days cover practical training on carrying out the test and finally there is a written assessment.

Heavy Goods Vehicle Tester Initial Training

Category: Testers

Course Code: 06

Mandatory Training delivered by SIMI for Heavy Goods Vehicle Testers on behalf of the RSA/Department of Transport.

This Programme is for qualified Mechanics who wish to conduct Department of Transport/RSA - Heavy Goods Vehicle Tests.

Applicants for the course must be a Heavy Goods Mechanics with one year’s experience on the relevant vehicles after qualification or be a Light Goods Mechanic with 18 months experience working on the relevant vehicles after qualification.  All applications must be approved by both the Local Authorised Officer and the RSA/Department of Transport. 

This Course consists of 4 days training; the first 2 days are theory days covering procedures in the manual. The second 2 days cover practical training carrying out the test on a test lane, and a final written assessment. 

Minimum Competency Requirements for Selling Finance/Payment Protection

Category: Finance/Admin

Course Code: 04

SIMI has developed a CPD structure to ensure grandfathered individuals in the Motor Industry can attend industry specific CPD programmes in each year of the 3 year CPD cycle. SIMI provides formal CPD materials, seminars, workshops and courses to enable individuals who are accredited through grandfathering to complete a number of CPD hours per year. We aim to provide formal and informal learning opportunities by provision of relevant materials to participants and provision of updates on a regular basis.

Safe Driving for Work - RSA and HSA

Category: Management

Course Code: 03

RSA HSA Safe Driving for Work

FGas Training

Category: Technical

Course Code: 05

Used Car Sales Management

Category: Management

Course Code: 03

The aim of this one day module is to focus on used car sales management issues to maximise sales volumes and gross profit.

Prospecting New Business

Category: Sales

Course Code: 02

The aim of this one day module will demonstrate to participants in practical that you do not have to rely on walk-in traffic and advertising to generate business. The core objective is to help each delegate learn new ways of prospecting face to face appointments with customers by making effective, target and productive outgoing calls this is a course not to missed especially in these recessionary times.

Closing the Sale Selling face to face in a Recession

Category: Sales

Course Code: 02

Close that sale! Selling face to face in a Recession

SIMI have worked closely with Motor industry consultant and trainer Brian Milsted, who has extensive experience of the Irish new and used car market, to put together this Sales Training module that is targeted at Sales Managers and Sales executives.   Please take a look at the aims and content of this module and decide if it suits you, your business and your staff.

The objective of the course is to give each delegate a full understanding of how to work ensure that they give each and every customer the best experience to increase sales volumes and to maximise profits.

Moving from Long Washout to Short Washout

Category: Sales

Course Code: 02

The aim of this 2 day module is demonstrate to participants what is involved in moving from the Long Washout system to Short Washout and to highlight and explain how it will benefit your business (for DP’s, Financial controllers and accountants only).
 

Prospecting for Vehicle Sales

Category: Sales

Course Code: 02

For new or inexperienced Vehicles Sales staff who wish to increase their sales and profitability.
The aim of this one day module is to teach participants practical and effective methods of getting appointments with prospective clients and to develop their understanding of a variety of sales prospecting techniques.