College students are thrilled as a state of the art automotive workshop for apprentices in launched. Newark College launched the new facility on Friday, January 13, which will host the school's apprentice provision and full-time study programme learners.
The new Automotive department will create a valuable learning environment for students by delivering the latest knowledge, skills and competencies. The curriculum also considers and will adapt to the vast changes in vehicle technology and skills required to maintain and repair these complex systems.
Peter Jackson, Learning and Skills Lead for Automotive Engineering said: “The Newark workshop has specialist equipment installed including; industry-standard two-post and four-post vehicle lift, a Pico Advanced oscilloscope, Bosch KTS diagnostic computer and FWA4630+ Wheel Alignment System. These latest technologies will enhance the curriculum and enable the best possible delivery of the Level 2 AutoCare and Level 3 Light Vehicle Apprentices Standards to comply with the rapidly evolving industry."
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Mark Locking, Principal and CEO of the Lincoln College Group, said “Today celebrates an important milestone for Newark College – nationally, the Automotive Apprentice Centre is the benchmark for training. The excellent facility will deliver extraordinary training for our apprentices and study programme learners, combating skill shortages with industry-standard equipment creating a highly-skilled and qualified workforce.
“We have entered a new era in the automotive industry - bringing new and inspirational career opportunities. In a competitive employment market, investments like this new facility in Newark will help us demonstrate that young people can be confident to join a dynamic, exciting industry that can provide the highest quality, lifelong learning and development opportunities.”
Newark College will be providing students with hands-on training with the latest automotive technologies and techniques in the new workshop. The college also hopes to work with The Institute of the Motor Industry affiliated colleges to organise events for students.
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry, attended the opening of the department. He said: “The automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented change - as a result of the new technologies often referred to as ACES; Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Shared - all of this requires new skills; this fantastic facility is exceptionally well-equipped to provide such skills."
The college will also be welcoming industry speakers, who will deliver and share knowledge on the latest technologies, installation and diagnostic tips and career routes to inspire students and enhance their learning.
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