LKQ Academy bolsters net-zero offering with new hydrogen qualification

The UK’s leading provider of automotive training LKQ Academy, has launched a new training course on servicing hydrogen vehicles to help garages broaden their specialisms while futureproofing industry skills.

The Hydrogen Vehicle Safety Awareness Certification will provide learners with an essential understanding of safe practice, potential dangers and necessary precautions when servicing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.

The IMI-approved qualification offers an introduction to the specialism, enabling technicians to develop their skills as hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles take to UK roads alongside electric vehicles ahead of the ICE ban.

The day-long course is the latest addition to the LKQ Academy’s growing portfolio of training that helps garages to prepare for a sustainable future. With over 20,000 technicians registered to the Academy, it has already upskilled more than 3,000 in servicing hybrid and electric car maintenance and repair.

LKQ Academy has also introduced a full-day course on identifying and fixing AdBlue system faults alongside the new hydrogen training.

Lee Chapman, head of support & LKQ Academy at LKQ Euro Car Parts said: “The refining and transmission of green hydrogen is rapidly developing, creating more opportunities to expand refuelling infrastructure. Carmakers are also planning to bring forward new hydrogen models in the next few years, alongside electric releases, to meet the needs of a decarbonised car parc.

“While there’s strong consensus that the future of emission-free vehicles will be largely electric, hydrogen still has an important role to play as part of the net-zero fuel mix. Launching a hydrogen dedicated course expands on our support to futureproof skills in the aftermarket, while creating an opportunity for garages to build a valuable specialism.”