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RIGHT FIRST TIME TRAINING DVD PROVIDES AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
29 August 2006 - Akzo Nobel
| Akzo Nobel, in conjunction with AVS Television Productions Ltd, launched the ‘Right First Time,’ training DVD at the recent “Thatcham Focus” exhibition. The DVD demonstrates how to perform the perfect repair. Designed to be used by bodyshops, colleges, and suppliers to the automotive industry, the DVD provides a definitive guide to each step of the repair process, the role of each member of staff involved in the repair process and the equipment used. |
Filmed in the Akzo Nobel training centre at Abingdon and on site at Karl Vella, Preston, the DVD has been put together by experts in bodyshop training. The DVD is split into two sections: The Learning Zone
The Learning Zone gives an overview of the entire repair process, associated costs and profitability. It clearly explains how the costs of a repair break down and how the bodyshop achieves a profit, emphasising the importance of performing a repair ‘right first time’ and as efficiently as possible. The Learning Zone consists of 18 chapters which look at each stage of the repair process from the estimate, the tools used and correct maintenance of bodyshop equipment. A Typical Repair
This shows a best practice typical repair, performed at Akzo Nobel. By following the procedures demonstrated, bodyshops can reduce costly rework and members of staff can compare their own repair techniques with the standards that are on the DVD. Students can learn tips, techniques and how to avoid common mistakes. “To run as effective and profitable an operation as possible, good training is of paramount importance to the bodyshop, helping retain staff and working to a high standard whilst maintaining profitability,” commented Gill Gordon, Marketing Manager at Akzo Nobel. “We got involved in this project because we believe passionately in investing in staff. The DVD is a cost effective way for bodyshops and colleges to access our expertise.” Karl Vella commented, “The DVD is well put together and the information is clear and concise without too much technical jargon.” A special package is also available for training colleges which includes a CD ROM in addition to the DVD. The CD ROM contains all of the video clips in the DVD, plus 28 additional images and the scripts for each programme. Lecturers can use this material to create their own powerpoint presentations for all NVQ level students. Subtitles have been included on the “Right First Time” DVD as a standard item following feedback from a leading training college, to ensure that deaf and partially hearing students can easily access the material on the DVD.
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About: Akzo Nobel
Akzo Nobel, based in the Netherlands, serves customers throughout the world with healthcare products, coatings and chemicals. Consolidated sales for 2002 totaled EUR 14 billion. The Company currently employs approximately 68,000 people in more than 80 countries. Financial results for the first quarter will be published on April 16, 2003.Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes supplies paint, decals, services and software for car repair, commercial vehicle and transportation markets. The main product lines include Sikkens for the high-end segment, Lesonal in the medium segment and several leading brands in the commercial vehicles sector. Sales for 2002 totaled EUR 713 million. |
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