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BIS launch consultation on proposed apprenticeship levy

Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) are inviting comments on the proposal to introduce an apprenticeship levy from employers, business organisations and training organisations. The levy will enable employers to choose and pay for apprenticeship training.

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MPs unaware of lack of regulation in vehicle repair sector

New research* commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) reveals that nearly one in five MPs believe all technicians in their local garage are qualified to work on today’s vehicles. But, according to the IMI, the reality is quite different, with no mandatory requirement for vehicle technicians to be qualified - or to ensure qualifications are kept up to date and in line with new vehicle technology. 

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Motor Industry Chief warns of imminent skills shortage

IMI Steve Nash will today (22nd October) issue a stark warning to Government of a critical skills shortage amongst vehicle technicians at an apprentice awards ceremony at the home of British Motorsport, Silverstone, attended by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.  

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IMI issue statement on Ofsted report

'Apprenticeships: developing skills for future prosperity' This week Ofsted have released a report outlining the importance of quality Apprenticeships, and some key issues that will need addressing if the Government is going to maintain the high level of Apprenticeships available – as well as achieve the ambitious target of 3 million Apprenticeships during the life of this Parliament.

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