Masterclass in valeting for automotive students
15 April 2019
Automotive students at Burton and South Derbyshire College were recently given a masterclass in car valeting by professional valeting company, Autoclenz.
During an enriching session, students learnt how to professionally valet a car and found out about careers in the valeting industry.
Students then used the skills they had learnt to deliver their own car check and valeting service for cars owned by college staff, as part of a week-long charity car valeting event which raised £200 for road safety charity, Brake.
The service provided included a pre-MOT check and an interior and exterior valet, all in exchange for a charity donation. Students used the project as an opportunity to gain work experience with real customers in a realistic automotive workshop environment. During the week, students worked to deadlines and quality standards, whilst gaining an understanding of the range of roles involved in the process.
Jon Harding, Regional Manager, from Autoclenz said: “We’re pleased that the demonstration carried out was worthwhile to students and gave an insight into professional valeting. We are always trying to introduce professional valeting to a wider audience, so this was a great opportunity to help us attract younger people into the industry. The mutual benefits are plain to see, with Autoclenz being able to share with the students some of the latest techniques and technology covering numerous sectors within the automotive industry, whilst we as a business have the opportunity to listen to the thoughts and innovative ideas of the next generation of skilled people.”
Peter Brochocki, Deputy Director of Curriculum for Automotive at BSDC said: “We would like to thank Autoclenz for giving students a masterclass in car valeting. The project is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, providing a high quality service and meeting customer expectations. It is also a good way for students to use their skills to raise money for Brake, which is an extremely worthwhile cause.”
Joe Fenton, Senior Community Fundraising Officer at Brake said: “As a small charity that relies on fundraising, Brake is extremely grateful to everyone at the Academy for Engineering and Automotive Skills at Burton and South Derbyshire College, for fundraising for Brake once again this year. The funds they’ve raised will allow Brake to continue its important work, supporting bereaved and injured road crash victims and campaigning for safer roads.”