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

This Employability Skills Toolkit has been developed as a direct response to a need identified by the Retail Automotive Industry. The six modules address the softer skills that are required from education leavers when entering the workplace. Each lesson plan consists of four sections: module content, portfolio activity, a series of MOT questions on the content covered and finally suggestions for additional activity. By working through the toolkit, students will: • gain an overview of the six modules and their outcomes • be able to self-assess and reflect on their skills and knowledge of the world of work • understand what employers expect in terms of behaviour and conduct in the workplace • understand who their customers are and how to build a positive relationship with them • build on team work and effective communication • get hints and tips on problem solving, planning and organisation • receive guidance on applying for a job or training and how to impress during interviews

Employability is the ability to gain and keep employment and employability skills are not the academic qualifications or vocational skills needed for a specific job role. Within this programme you will find advice and help to develop your knowledge (what you know) and skills (what you can do) to improve your chances of finding the job you want in the automotive sector and to build it into a lasting career. If you are still thinking about which job you want to aim for then have a look at the IMI Autocity website www.autocity.org.uk to learn more about the great range of jobs available in the automotive sector. The information used to put this pack together comes directly from the sector with employers telling us what they are looking for from young people applying for their first job or training place. The Employability Skills Toolkit is split into six modules with sections for teachers and trainers, as well as students. Contents Module 1: DIAGNOSTICS Skills & Knowledge Review Module 2: RULES OF THE ROAD Workplace Behaviour & Conduct Module 3: SALES PITCH Customer Awareness Module 4: PIT CREW Team-working & Effective Communication Module 5: WORKSHOP MANUAL Problem Solving, Planning & Good Organisation Module 6: THE ROUTE AHEAD Guide to Job Applications & Interview Tips

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

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson 12 End of Term activities including lesson plan, presentation, activities and worksheets

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson 11 Revision & Exams includes lesson plan, presentation, worksheets and activity

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson 8 Speedy Reading including lesson plan, presentation, worksheets and activity

IMI Headlight Literacy: lesson 5 Scooter part 2 includes lesson plan, presentation, worksheet and activity

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson 5 Scooter including lesson plan, presentation and student worksheets

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson.4 Accrostic Poems includes lesson plan, presentation and student worksheets

IMI Headlight Literacy: no.3 Magazine Article with lesson plan, presentation and student examples and worksheets

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson 2 Top Gear includes Lesson plan, presentation and student worksheets

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson 1 Car Review lesson plan, presentation and work sheets

IMI Headlight Literacy: Lesson 7 Women in Motor Sport debate lesson plan, presentation and work sheets

Download the latest in our IMI Headlight resources at: www.autocity.org.uk these 12 FREE ready-to-use Literacy/English lessons cover vital parts of the curriculum in a fun and informative way. Lessons include a Top Gear TV chat show, automotive poetry, a ‘women in motorsport’ debate, how to write car reviews and magazine articles, functional skills lessons, employability lessons, revision lessons and end of term fun activities. These resources include lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, student handouts and worksheets.

Download the latest in our IMI Headlight resources from: www.autocity.org.uk these 12 FREE ready-to-use English/Literacy lessons cover vital parts of the curriculum in a fun and informative way. Lessons include a Top Gear TV chat show, automotive poetry, a ‘women in motorsport’ debate, how to write car reviews and magazine articles, functional skills lessons, employability lessons, revision lessons and end of term fun activities. These resources include lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, student handouts and worksheets.

Headlight Maths is a set of Key Stage 3/Key Stage 4 Maths resources we have created with the motor industry providing real-world applications of different areas of the curriculum. To download the FREE full pack register at www.autocity.org.uk The resources are in PDF form and consist of full Teacher lesson plans (with answers) and Student work books.

Headlight is the initiative developed by the IMI in conjunction with specialist teachers through the National Schools Partnership (NSP). Through this programme pupils will develop their business and enterprise knowledge and increase their awareness of the exciting career opportunities available to them within the motor industry. The first resource for Headlight has been added here as a 'taster'. Please register for free at http://www.autocity.org.uk/Register to access the other resources.

A case study on a job in the motor industry from IMI.