Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) officially launched its first Volkswagen Automotive Academy in Malaysia today.
Located in the automotive hub of Glenmarie, Shah Alam, the new Academy spans over 14,117 square feet and is fully equipped with all teh facilities required to conduct complete sales and aftersales (technical and non-technical) training.
The Academy is capable of accomodating up to 150 trainees a day. Trainees will undergo intensive programmes covering Volkswagen’s products and services. These programmes are conducted by 13 dedicated training staff. The modules include soft and hard sales skills, technical simulations, diagnostics and functions.
For aftersales training, there are four work bays and two technical service centre (TSC) bays.
Other facilities and equipment such as a wheel alignment machine, headlight adjusters, an in-ground hoist, electronic board systems training, and diagnostics systems and tools are at trainees’ disposal for a hands-on learning experience.
These tools and equipment are Volkswagen AG-certified and specifically catered to meet the needs of the Malaysian market.
There is also a designated room for parts systems management, where trainees are taught practical and simulated training on how to manage, store and categorise parts and equipment.
In addition to the above, the Academy also houses one multipurpose hall and six individual classrooms.
