The automotive industry helps everyone, from delivering food and medicine on time, helping people travel to work and emergency services being able to help in a crisis, the motor industry helps to keep the country moving. Automotive means everything on the UK roads that we use to transport people and things. This includes cars, lorries, motorbikes, busses, electric scooters, vans, and tractors. The IMI helps people working in the motor industry and Sytner Group are Europe’s largest automotive retailer. Together we have been working hard to prepare the industry for the future, but we have run out of ideas! So, we need your help to create a brand-new vehicle that will be ready for 2030. Can you imagine what type of vehicles will be popular in 2030? What will they look like? How will they run? Will they have some fun things in them that haven’t been invented yet? Follow the steps below and help us design a vehicle of the future.

The automotive industry influences everyone, from delivering goods on time to commuters travelling to work and emerging services being able to respond to crisis, the motor industry helps keep the country moving. CONTENT: Introduction About The IMI and IMI Autocity About Sytner Careers Notes: Curriculum Content Lesson 1 Recruitment Lesson 2 Training Lesson 3 Choosing the right sources of finance Lesson 4 Beak-even Analysis Lesson 5 Cash flow Lesson 6 Production Methods Lesson 7 Quality Management and Production Efficiency Lesson 8 Quality Management and Production Efficiency Lesson 9 Market Research and the Marketing Mix Lesson 10 Product and Promotion Lesson 11 Product and Promotion Lesson 12 Price and Place Lesson 13 Price and Place Lesson 14 Business Activity Sectors Lesson 15 Business Activity Sectors Lesson 16 Business Objectives Lesson 17 Business Organisation Additional Information: Student Feedback Business Studies Competition: Information and Brief

Lesson 1: Business Studies - Recruitment Learning objectives: • To understand the stages and methods of recruitment. • To be able to use and design recruitment documents. Key words and phrases: Needs analysis Job description Person specification Curriculum Vitae Application form Interpersonal skills

LESSON 2: Business Studies Training Learning objectives: • To understand the importance of employee training. • To be able to identify appropriate types of training for different circumstances. Key words and phrases: E-learning On-the-job training Off-the-job training Training needs Technical skills Personal skills New workers Group working Flexibility New training

We want you to design the vehicle of the future for 2030 with a specific target market in mind. Over the last 100 years cars have come a long way in fact most of the companies you know today would not have existed. We would like you to research and think about what vehicles will look like in in the future to support these individuals and help us shape the future of the industry. Either individually or in teams of 4-6 work together to research, design, market and pitch your new vehicle. Keep in mind your target audience and use your unique selling point (USP) to make your car stand out for the crowd! Finally send in a copy of your presentation or pitch to careers@theimi.org.uk or post it in, for it to be marked by the panel of industry judges. You and your team may win the top prize of an exciting automotive day out with the IMI and the competition sponsors Sytner Group! The following pages can be used to help you plan out your project!

Teachers: Choosing the Right Sources of Finance Learning objectives: • To consolidate your knowledge of the different types of business finance available. • To be able to choose the right source of finance for different circumstances. Key words and phrases: Owner’s investment Sale of assets Retained profits Overdraft Trade credit Factoring Bank loans Lease Hire purchase Grants Mortgages Taking on a new partner. Depreciation

Contents Navigate A Route Into The Motor Industry Job types and careers choices; building your teenager’s employability. Step By Step Advice Choosing the right career; finding opportunities; applying and preparing for interview Help And Further Support Career pathways; online links; accessing further information; IMI Membership. Overview of the industry The motor industry continues to see truly inspiring developments, exciting change and sustainable growth in both personal and public transportation. It’s an industry with a huge variety of entry-level roles, much broader than just the obvious technical jobs, and it’s an excellent place to build a secure career.**

This guide provides you with an overview of what can be expected throughout this exciting stage of your career and training. It has been put together to help all potential apprentices understand what an apprenticeship is and the options available within the automotive Industry. Our apprenticeships cover the whole of the UK, however some of the information provided in this guide relates specifically to England. This guide has been produced to help you to: ■ Understand how an apprenticeship works ■ Gain an insight into the retail automotive industry ■ Learn about some of the job roles available ■ Make an informed choice about your future ■ Find apprenticeship vacancies ■ Know what to expect during the recruitment process ■ Prepare for interviews ■ Succeed in your career