Going Dutch

Seven motor apprentices who work for ARRIVA are the first in the UK motor industry to achieve pan-European recognition for their skills. The apprentices participated in an international project which aims to provide an industry-recognised benchmark for motor trade skill levels across Europe. The British apprentices were examined alongside their counterparts at the Dutch Automotive test centre Innovam in Nieuwegein, Holland and have been awarded their certificates as "Eerste Autoechnicus" or "First Car Technicians". Prior to this, they had completed their NVQ Level III qualification and are currently in their "improver year" set by ARRIVA to aid the transition from training to workplace.