Thatcham announce new regional training centre

Thatcham have announced plans to open the research centre’s first regional training centre. Specifically targeting Vehicle Damage Assessment, the new facility, which will be based at the MIRA (Motor Industry Research Association) campus in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, will initially focus on running courses in generic estimating and introduction to escribe as well as ATA estimating competency testing.

Thatcham’s Chief Operating Officer, Jason Moseley explained, “With the Thatcham/BSI Kitemark scheme now highlighting the need for fully trained and competent technicians, the demands on our Training Centre are increasing daily. The new training centre will ensure that we can continue to provide the high level of service expected by our customers.”

The opening of the new facility was encouraged by Thatcham’s insurer members who recognise the importance of accurate estimating for both their own engineers and repairers alike. The centre which will be staffed by a permanent team in addition to the current trainers and administration staff based in Berkshire, covers 370 square metres and has a mezzanine classroom area.

The centre will be open to receive the first delegates during February, course bookings can be made by contacting Thatcham Training on 01635 294806, from February details will also be posted on thatcham.org.