Newbury College Motor Vehicle Apprentice Ryan Oxley has been given the opportunity to undergo additional intensive training at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy after being nominated for an award at the College's annual Apprenticeship Awards earlier this month.
Ryan, who completed his Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair whilst working at L.J & C.A Cannings, was recognised for his hard work and commitment to the course. He showed exceptional knowledge of the subject both in the theory and practical element. Ryan has now completed his apprenticeship, finishing his course with distinctions in all his exams, and has started working at local garage, One Stop Service Centre Ltd. {Information about One Stop Service Centre}.
Newbury College Senior Business Executive Martin Russell who looks after the Apprenticeship programme said, We are grateful to Thatcham Research for their continued support of our Apprenticeship programme and the opportunity they have offered Ryan. The Apprenticeship Awards is held in National Apprenticeship Week to celebrate the success of Apprentices and to thank the organisations involved in the programme.
The Thatcham Research Automotive Academy is one of the UK's leading providers of crash repair skills training and accreditation. Backed by a fully operational repair technology centre the Academy is ideally positioned to understand the challenges brought about by the latest vehicle technologies, including new materials, alternative powertrains and advanced driver assistance systems.
Head of Operations at Thatcham Research, Dean Lander said As we know from running our own accident repair and motor insurance industry apprenticeship programmes, the automotive industry is reliant on emerging new talent to fill skills gaps and keep pace with technological change. Ryan's ability has already been recognised and we're therefore delighted to support his development with an offer of specialist training to build on the foundations he has gained at Newbury College.
Apprenticeships offer a robust approach to work-based learning by ensuring that learners acquire practical skills, experience and knowledge to meet organisational needs now and in the future, through offering both on and off the job learning which leads to a nationally recognised qualification