Workshop visitors to the MechanEX show at Sandown Park were very keen to sign up for a free trial of NGK’s new training initiative. 

The ignition and sensor specialist has launched the NGK Academy, aimed at supplying essential training primarily to workshops, but with the content also of value to aftermarket distributors.

The portal includes 270+ technical training videos across a myriad of technical subjects/components by automotive training experts Our Virtual Academy (OVA) who have also created a suite of bespoke industry leading training videos on spark plugs with further NGK/NTK product focused training being developed in the future.

The spark plug training videos, three of OVA’s core training videos and other existing NGK/NTK training content, is free to access for all once they have enrolled on the portal, but there will be a charge for accessing the full suite of 270+ videos etc.

NGK staff and Ben Stockton, Managing Director of OVA, were kept busy throughout the two-day Sandown show explaining to visitors the benefits of signing up to NGK Academy.

Mark Hallam, Marketing Manager, NGK Spark Plugs said, “Workshop visitors to our stand were eager to learn more about NGK Academy and to take up the offer with no obligation to buy. Automotive technology is changing rapidly and this initiative will help technicians deal with the complex challenges that they face. Trainee technicians were especially keen to discover how they could learn new skills which will hopefully enable them to have a successful career in the automotive industry for many years.”

NGK Academy is available online 24/7, 365 days of the year meaning training can be undertaken during downtime in the workshop with no negative impact on business.

OVA training videos are on topics such as vehicle electrics, petrol and diesel engine management, chassis, hybrid and HVAC. There are also comprehensive training videos on electric vehicles (EVs) and access to OVA’s dedicated content associated to the formally recognised qualification IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement QFQUAL I.D 60314680.

Technicians can enrol for free limited access or paid full access at: ngkacademy.com 

To view the Academy promo video on YouTube go to https://youtu.be/F8gb5D6hh5s