Modern Apprenticeships
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THE RHDTC, as the sector's Lead Body is,with support funding from the Employment Department, currently developing a modern apprenticeship scheme for introduction in September 1995. Assisting in the development and piloting of this scheme are Leicestershire and Suffolk Training and Enterprise Councils, along with training providers J Coates (HGV) Services Ltd and RTT Training Services Ltd, as well as a number of employers and trade unions.
David Scott, the RHDTC's chief exThe central features of modern apecutive, commented: "Modern apprenticeships are: prenticeships are set to play an important part in the government's strategy to ensure that British industry competes successfully in world markets in the twenty-first century,.
"Being a highly competitive industry by its very nature, the road haulage and distribution industry needs to be in the forefront of these develo ments "Modern apprenticeships will form a key part in developing the UK's future supply of highly skilled workers. If we are all to reap the benefits of this system, it's up to employers and those who join the modern apprenticeship schemes to make them work," he concluded.
Modern apprenticeships, which will be endorsed by the Employment Department, are intended to create a new generation of skilled workers qualified to N/SVQ level 3 or above. * an apprenticeship pledge between young people and employer which details the training being offered; the prospects of achieving a qualification, and the intended route to a job or job interview.
* flexible arrangements for the time needed to become qualified, varying from two and a half to three years.
* apprenticeships will be offered to young women as well as to young men.
* apprenticeship opportunities will be available in all sectors and occupations, in small, medium and large companies.
Modern apprenticeships will be funded by training credits through local TECs; with the individual trainee signing a contract with his/her employer.