Mitsubishi rolls out technical training for electric and hybrid vehicles

Technicians in the Mitsubishi Motors’ UK dealer network are to receive IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) qualifications in electric and hybrid vehicles.

The firm has delivered its first IMI Level 3 course after working with the IMI and assisting with the creation of industry-standard courses in the maintenance of alternative-fuelled vehicles.

The course is one of the highest levels in the suite of electric and hybrid vehicle IMI courses that have been developed and will now be delivered as standard to all Mitsubishi technicians within the service and maintenance level of their Pathway.

It is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to work safely in and around a vehicle’s high and low voltage electrical system and electric drivetrain system.

The training has evolved from what was originally a one-day technical overview course introduced on the UK launch of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in 2014, to now be a three-day course incorporating online and practical examinations.

On passing the training, Mitsubishi technicians will have an industry-recognised qualification to work on Mitsubishi vehicles, as well as other electric and hybrid Vehicles on the road.

Lance Bradley, managing director, said: “The evolvement of our in-house training mirrors the growth in popularity of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

“This officially-recognised course provides customers of what is the best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the UK with the knowledge that their local Mitsubishi dealer is able to cater for all their maintenance requirements as their ownership experience continues.”