Dayco, a leading original equipment (OE) component manufacturer and aftermarket supplier, is an advocate of technical training, which it undertakes for technicians via workouts arranged through its motor factor customers and at trade events, such as exhibitions and roadshows. However, recognising the need to educate the next generation of technicians, the company is also investing in the future and reaching students still in technical college.
Responding to a request from Thomas Barrett, motor vehicle tutor at Tameside College in Greater Manchester, to provide information and assist its second and third-year students engage with the motor industry for example, Dayco sent its local Business Development Manager, Matt Driver and National Technical Manager, Glen Goldstone, to help them gain an appreciation of the technology and complexity of current power transmission systems.
“Although our training seminars, which cover auxiliary and timing system technology, problems and replacement installation best practice, are aimed at professional technicians, the opportunity to impart this information into the minds of the next generation, is one we believe is really positive,” Glen explains.
“Diagnosing issues and undertaking the correct installation process both avoids subsequent costly engine repair and enhances the reputation of the workshop, so providing this kind of expert guidance, so early in the education process, will pay dividends in the future, which is why we were so keen to respond to Thomas’ request.”
On completion of the hour and a half long seminar, the third-year students were awarded with a module one Dayco training certificate, while all attendees also were presented with a selection of branded pens, beanies and technician’s gloves, as mementos of the day.
Commenting on behalf of Tameside, Thomas Barrett said: “ I would like to thank Glen and Matt for coming and giving such a great seminar. It was most informative and enjoyable and we had great feedback from the students, which is a huge positive.
“The seminar gave the students some great insight, which I hope they will take with them wherever they go (hopefully the motor trade). It also showed them the importance of quality products and respecting changing intervals, as well as what other components may affect the belts etc. This has enhanced the knowledge of the learners when we teach them about auxiliary/timing belts and drive systems and when they are carrying out practical tasks working on engines on rigs in the workshop.”
Technical education at all levels of the industry is paramount to its ongoing success and, as this positive developments demonstrates, Dayco is not only committed to OE quality products and practices, but to training as well.
For more information regarding the OEM quality products in the Dayco range, please visit: www.dayco.com
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