SKILLS ZONE
MOTORING AHEAD I
Jake Holmes sums up some of the upcoming training opportunities available across the transportation industry
f your mode of transportation stood still, you would have a problem. The same is true for knowledge and know-how.
Continuously bettering your skills and employees’ skills can be the key to creating competitive advantages in a tough economy.
HOME-GROWN TALENT Electric vehicle charging engineering firm Petalite has called on industry and government to prioritise investment and opportunities for engineers and engineering companies in the UK, specifically in the West Midlands. The company is urging the Government to support the UK’s engineering community so that it can become a leader in sustainable engineering and help deliver on net zero targets. “Recruiting engineers in the UK is
a challenge, and it doesn’t need to be,” says Steve Gardener, CEO at Petalite. “Birmingham and the West Midlands have a rich engineering heritage, but we need to do more to ensure engineering courses prepare students for industry. “Engineers by their nature love
to innovate – so engineering that drives forward to electrification and decarbonisation of transport is an exciting place to work right now, but the UK can and should do more to develop the skills and interest in this area so that people consider it to be a viable and fulfilling career in the UK. We also need investment in infrastructure, housing and transport links so that engineers can confidently build their careers in this engineering heartland and so that businesses can attract, develop and retain the best talent. There is a fantastic opportunity for UK-based companies to rise to the challenge and take advantage of the opportunities that the Green Agenda provides.”
TRAINING UP EKC Rail Engineering Training Centre
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www.engineerlive.com Recruiting
engineers in the UK is a challenge, and it doesn’t need to be
Steve Gardener, CEO at Petalite
The Petalite team
offers specialist rail training courses at its facility in Shepherdswell. Coming up, they have a course on Rail Engineering Track Maintenance on the 1st of May, running through to the 31st of June. The programme is part-time and students will gain qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in rail engineering track maintenance, City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in rail engineering track underpinning knowledge, fire awareness, safety awareness, and more. Meanwhile, the Rail Safety and
Standards Board (RSSB) offer a range of remote and face-to-face training courses. Courses range from Carbon Literacy for Rail to Accident Investigation Training. Adding to the RSSB’s courses, it also has a plethora
of resources available for professionals who want better their craft. Online case studies can be accessed through the site’s library, and events and webinars can offer greater insight into a range of topics.
ELECTRIFYING THE FUTURE Electric vehicles are an ever-growing market, and therefore, the need for knowledgeable employees grows with it. The Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) has over 500 accredited training centres across the UK, supporting 500,000 learners over the last decade. Learners can choose from in-person and e-learning options. All topics that can be covered, are covered, with the Institute offering courses across the automotive industry.
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