The results are being used by In-Comm
Training as a rallying call to get schools, colleges, employers, training providers, local authorities and government to do more to educate teachers, parents and learners on the opportunities of becoming an apprentice. There is a massive responsibility on businesses – regardless of size – to engage with local community groups and schools to showcase the opportunities and pathways available to them. “You could say four fifths considering an
apprenticeship is healthy, I get that. However, we’ve been feeling a drop in enthusiasm on the ground for a while now and this report underlines the upturn in learners choosing vocational learning isn’t growing at the pace we want,” explained Gareth Jones, managing director of In-Comm Training. “Learners have spoken. This feedback is directly from young people
moral role to play in ensuring the sustainability of advanced engineering and manufacturing in Britain, whilst also delivering social impact by providing exceptional career opportunities.” Sarah Duella, senior careers lead at Shire
Oak Academy, added: “Apprenticeships must be promoted as a first choice, not a backup plan. “Too many young people are making life- changing decisions without clear, current careers advice. When students see that apprenticeships lead to skilled jobs, real progression and even degree-level qualifications, attitudes change fast. “Schools, employers and training providers
making decisions on the pathways they’re taking for their careers, and these are exactly the groups we should be targeting to explain the huge benefits of vocational learning. “Teachers and schools were the most common
source of information (48%), followed by parents (17%) and word-of-mouth (12%). This underlines the importance of working with education so they fully understand what is involved and how far apprentices can take a young person. “Poor career advice that sees learners start the
wrong full-time course can later block funding and access to apprenticeships when they want to reassess their options. This is a major concern.” Jones added: “Industry has an ethical and
The online calculator is designed for
manufacturers who suspect component obsolescence may be slowing them down but lack clear visibility into whether their current processes are sufficient. Rather than reacting to shortages or discontinuations after production is affected, the tool helps teams evaluate their readiness upfront. The assessment is based on a structured
questionnaire made up of 10 targeted questions that examine how organisations manage component lifecycle change across their product portfolios. Areas covered include internal engineering capacity, product portfolio complexity, response speed to supplier notifications, and the operational and financial impact of unexpected component changes. Results are generated immediately after completion showing a score out of 20. Scores are
grouped into clear risk bands and accompanied by a short explanation of what the result means, along with a recommended next step, such as whether a complimentary consultation could help reduce engineering workload and exposure to disruption. Without proactive visibility, manufacturers often only discover obsolescence issues once
production is interrupted, the company explains. Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design, said: “Most technical directors know component risk is increasing, but they don’t always have a clear way to quantify it. By turning that uncertainty into a score, this tool helps engineering leaders judge whether their current processes are sufficient or whether the risk has reached a point where change is justified.” The assessment complements ByteSnap Design’s Obsolescence Management as a Service (OMaaS), which provides ongoing component lifecycle monitoring for organisations that determine outsourced support would be beneficial.
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have to work closer together to make sure every learner understands the full range of options before choosing their future.” Jones concluded: “We know vocational
learning delivers fantastic careers and a solution for sectors with an ageing workforce. The challenge for industry is to find a way to work with education to get the message to as many learners, their teachers and parents as possible, as they are proven to have the biggest influence on an individual’s decision- making process. This advice and guidance need to come from an educated position.”
According to Carnot Engines, its proprietary engine can achieve thermal efficiencies of up to 70% under targeted operating conditions, more than double that of conventional combustion engines, significantly reducing fuel consumption and associated emissions. Efficiency gains are driven by a novel opposed-piston design and advanced high-temperature materials which significantly reduce heat losses to unlock energy typically lost in conventional engines. The engine is designed to operate across a
broad range of fuels, including LPG, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, biofuels, biogas, LNG and diesel, and can switch between fuels as required. Philip Harwood, Petredec fleet director and Carnot board member, said: “We are focused on achievable pathways that make our operations more efficient and environmentally responsible. LPG is a cleaner burning, readily available fuel, and combining it with Carnot Engines’ highly efficient engines creates an optimal synergy to deliver cleaner power and transport at lower cost, while benefiting the environment. We are excited to fund the R&D for the LPG version of the Carnot engine and to become shareholders.”
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