Our Virtual Academy delivers EV Training for Paisley, supporting professionals who work with electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), and conventional diesel and petrol internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. From hands-on technicians and workshop mechanics to training managers and support staff, our training is designed to equip every team member with the skills and confidence needed to work safely and effectively in today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry.
Training is available online, at our dedicated training facility in Shropshire, at partner training centres across the UK, or we can even deliver training directly at your own workshop—wherever it suits your team best.
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We offer industry-leading automotive technician courses delivered both online and face-to-face, with the flexibility to train your team either at our well equipped, warm and friendly training centre or directly at your premises. Our clients include the UK’s largest garage group, national roadside recovery organisations, Tier 1 parts manufacturers, independent garages, colleges and training providers, vehicle manufacturers and bus and coach companies. We are trusted to deliver industry leading, relevant training that fits around our clients’ operations. Whether you’re on the tools or supporting those who are, our training ensures your team is safe, skilled, and future-ready.
Online Automotive Training
Our online platform offers a wide range of automotive courses, such as Essential Electrics, Engine Management, Hybrid Technology, and more. We add new courses to keep up with the evolving automotive landscape as and when needed.
Key Features:
- OVA Subscriptions: Access to over 200 interactive video-based training courses covering various subjects, including core fundamentals like Fundamental Electrics and Measurement, Air Conditioning Systems, Petrol & Diesel System Diagnosis, and Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety, Operation, and Diagnostics.
- IMI Certificated Online Courses: Our online training solutions have enabled thousands of technicians to learn at their own pace and attain industry-level certification with our IMI-certified courses.
- Bespoke Online Training Solutions: We offer customised online training solutions tailored to your organisation’s learning aims.
Face-to-Face Training
Our Virtual Academy LIVE is the face-to-face training arm of our business. We conduct extensive in-house R&D to ensure our courses are packed with meaningful, powerful knowledge.
Available Courses:
- Hybrid & EV:
- EV Tech Roadshow | 4 Days | IMI Level 3
- EV Masters Roadshow | 4 Days | IMI Level 4 Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair of Electric Hybrid Vehicles
- Formula Student High Voltage Essentials | 1 Day
- High Voltage Lithium Battery Recycling in Waste Management | 1 Day
- Electrical Diagnostics:
- Become a Pro with our Auto Electrician Course | 4 Days
- Electrical Testing & Diagnostics | 2 Days
- Electrical Testing Essentials | 1 Day
- Electrical Diagnostic Techniques | 1 Day
- PicoScope Essentials | 1 Day
- Vehicle Network Essentials | 1 Day
Blended Courses (Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessments)
Our IMI-approved blended auto technician courses (train online, assessment face-to-face) help you save significantly on costs associated with traditional training methods.
Benefits:
- Cost-Effective: Reduces expenses related to lost productivity and accommodation fees.
- Flexible Delivery: Online training and IMI assessments can be delivered through our own IMI Centre or using your own IMI Centre and assessment processes.
Customised Training Solutions
We specialise in creating bespoke training solutions, including:
- Customised Training Courses: Tailored to your specific requirements, whether online, face-to-face, or blended.
- Customised Training Videos: We produce training videos to meet your team’s educational needs, available in multiple languages and formats.
- Corporate Solutions: Our online platform can be rebranded and reconfigured to align with your brand, allowing your learners to access outstanding automotive classes online.
- OE Training Solutions: We have extensive experience delivering training initiatives for prestigious vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
- Sub-Contracting: We offer support for training projects, representing your brand and teaching on your behalf.
- Train The Trainer: We provide Continuous Professional Development (CPD) or coaching for your training team.
Mixed Reality Training Solutions: Collaborating with Omega VFX Ltd, we create immersive and memorable VR and augmented learning experiences.
IMI Qualifications
We offer a range of IMI-certified courses, including and not limited to:
- IMI Level 1 Hybrid and EV Awareness
- IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel
- IMI Level 2 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle
- IMI Level 3 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle
- IMI Level 4 Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
- FGas Online
These qualifications support professional development and meet recognised industry benchmarks.
Automotive Technician Courses
Our automotive technician courses are designed to equip you with the in-demand skills required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Master essential diagnostic techniques, conquer complex repairs on modern vehicles, and stay ahead of the curve with our industry-leading training.
Benefits:
- Technicians: Increased skill sets, greater confidence, and enhanced career prospects.
- Service & Repair Workshops: Improved efficiency, higher productivity, and a competitive edge in the market.
Mechanic Courses Online
Our mechanic courses online are built for busy schedules. They’re interactive, easy to follow, and designed by experienced instructors who have worked in the trade. You’ll learn real skills you can use the next day.
EV Training
Electric and hybrid vehicles are becoming increasingly prevalent. Our EV training programs ensure that all staff, not just technicians, understand:
- High-voltage system safety
- Safe shutdown procedures
- Battery handling protocols
- Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Powertrain Management – Sensors, Actuators, and Control Methods.
- Charging Systems – Cables, Connections, Communication Protocols.
- Battery Management Systems – Operating States, Failure Modes, Monitoring Systems, Thermal Management.
- Battery Diagnosis and Repair – Live Work and Analysis.
- Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Safety and Protection Systems – Interlock, Isolation, Insulation, and Bonding Circuits
This training reduces risk and improves workplace safety standards.
ADAS Training Paisley
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are standard in modern vehicles. Our ADAS training teaches what these systems are, how these systems work and the importance of calibrating these systems accurately.
Commercially, ADAS training for your front of house staff presents a great opportunity to increase revenue – if they know both the benefits and liabilities, this ADAS training will help them sell safety critical calibration services to consumers and fleet operators.
Auto Tech Training Paisley
We offer flexible auto tech training in the format that works for you. You can train online, at our training centre, or we can come to your site. Our trainers are experienced and understand the daily demands of workshops, so the training is built to be useful, not just theoretical.
Auto Tech Courses Paisley
Our auto tech courses range from beginner to advanced levels. We also build custom programs based on what your team actually needs. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the trade for years, there’s something here for you.
Auto Technician Courses
We work with the UK’s largest garage group, national roadside recovery organisations, Tier 1 parts manufacturers, independent garages, colleges and training providers, vehicle manufacturers and bus and coach companies to deliver auto technician courses that improve safety and efficiency. Our training can help reduce comebacks, increase first-time fix rates, and build confidence in your team.
Virtual Reality Automotive Training Paisley
We offer virtual reality automotive training, using immersive tools to simulate real-world diagnostics and procedures. It’s a powerful way to train without taking vehicles off the road or putting people at risk.
Free Online Automotive Courses Trial
To provide prospective learners with firsthand experience of our training quality, Our Virtual Academy offers a 14-day free trial of our online automotive courses. This trial allows individuals and organisations to explore the depth and breadth of our content before committing to a subscription.
Key Features of the Free Trial:
- Access 3 Full Courses: Enrol onto 3 of our most watched courses to see how we teach online.
- Diverse Topics Covered: The trial includes modules on:
- Plug-in Hybrid and EV Charging: Understand safety considerations, charging modes, plug types, and charging procedures.
- Leak-off Testing Solenoid Operated Diesel Injectors: Learn about injector operation and conduct leak-off tests effectively.
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Cycle: Delve into the physics of the refrigerant cycle and comprehend A/C system operations.
- Flexible Learning: Access the trial content anytime within the 14 days, allowing you to evaluate our platform at your convenience.
Our Virtual Academy is committed to supporting the automotive sector through reliable, practical, and future-focused training. Whether you’re an independent garage, a large fleet operator, or an OEM partner, we deliver training that improves safety, sharpens skills, and supports business performance.
With a comprehensive catalogue of automotive technician courses, including EV training, ADAS training, automotive online training, and virtual reality automotive training, we provide flexible learning solutions tailored to real-world needs.
From new technicians to experienced professionals, from online modules to on-site delivery, we ensure your team has the knowledge and confidence to work effectively with modern vehicles and technologies.
Explore our free trial, speak to our team, or begin a training journey designed to help your team stay current, stay compliant, and stay competitive.
Best EV Training for Paisley
Paisley: A Growing Hub for Automotive Talent and Independent Garages:
Nestled just outside Glasgow, Paisley has quietly become a key location for Scotland’s independent automotive sector. Its combination of strong transport links, a skilled local workforce, and a deeply rooted car culture makes it a natural base for garages, technicians, and anyone looking to build a career in the motor trade.
Independent garages across Paisley and Renfrewshire are well established and highly trusted by the communities they serve. Many are long-standing, family-run businesses known for their honest, high-quality work. Whether it’s a quick MOT, complex fault diagnosis, or cutting-edge remapping, these workshops offer a full range of services to rival larger national providers—without losing the personal touch.
With major routes like the M8, A737, and A761 running through or near the town, demand for skilled automotive services remains strong. These roads carry thousands of vehicles every day, ensuring a steady stream of customers and ongoing demand for reliable, independent garage support.
Paisley also benefits from excellent access to automotive training. From apprenticeships to advanced electric and hybrid vehicle qualifications, there are multiple opportunities within easy reach. The town’s close proximity to Glasgow allows local technicians to access respected colleges and training centres, with frequent trains from Paisley Gilmour Street and short travel times by car.
For garage owners, efficient operations are crucial. Paisley’s location along the M8 corridor provides fast and reliable access to parts suppliers, helping minimise delays and keep work moving. The town’s infrastructure supports growth and efficiency, allowing workshops to scale their services while maintaining high standards.
Reviews
“Absolutely brilliant training, would highly recommend. I struggle with books and this is explained in small chunks and easily digestible. A worthy investment. ” – Tom Boud
“Our Virtual Academy is a brilliant learning resource. It’s perfect for learning subjects that may be new to you or refreshing knowledge. Because everything’s broken down into ‘bite sized’ videos it means that you can spend, say half an hour and cover a certain subject well. Perfect for quickly going back and refreshing yourself as to how something works or finding a few spare minutes to do some CPD.” – Tim Ellis-Jones
“I recommend Ben and his Our Virtual Academy whole heartedly. My Servicesure client was really impressed and said it really was a big ‘wow’. Ben is first class, a great concept with amazing back up. Thank you.” – Sarah Franklin, Servicesure Sales Manager
“We were wowed by your knowledge, passion, delivery and especially the support provided in all areas that every individual, business, and group bombarded you with. The knowledge you have in the subject matter is nothing short of phenomenal.” – Jim and Dave | The RAC