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A p.s.v. operator in the Home Counties states that his son is about to loin the company with the ultimate aim of eventually taking control. He asks for inforInation of examination courses available to enable him to improve his knowledge of the transport industry.
As the prime purpose of the Institute of Transport is the scientific study of questions relating to transport, this organization takes a major interest in transport education and the holding of examinations. Additionally, several scholarships and grants are available through the Institute, the address of which is
80 Portland Place, London, W.1. .
Regarding preparation for examinations, the Institute itself does not hold courses but recommends attendance at evening classes in the area in which the student is situated. Where this is not possible or where no class is available, tuition may be undertaken by correspondence. Courses are conducted by the Transport Tutorial Committee, c/o School of Business, Ealing Technical College, St. Mary's Road. London, W.5, and by the Pitman College of Transport, 29 Pitman House, Godalming, Surrey. Particulars should be obtained 'direct from these bodies.
Another examining body concerned with transport training and education is the Royal Society of Arts, 6 John Adam Street, London, W.C.2.