This week’s training news
Incentive for engineers
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has launched three
major initiatives to help increase training investment in the sector. A £1.9m
training scheme, part-funded by the European Social Fund, will train previously
unemployed people in Scotland to SVQ3 level. The shortage of technical and
engineering skills will be addressed through a £500,000 investment programme,
while another £500,000 will be used to deliver a skills competency model for
the industry. These are in addition to schemes already running, bringing
investment to £40m.  www.ecitb.org.uk
Freight training launch
The British International Freight Association has launched a multi-model
training programme of short courses for the industry. The scheme has three
levels, from an introductory module to advanced subjects for senior managers,
directors and specialists in the field. Â www.bifa.org
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Arriva drives for values
Arriva is using a new process called ‘Working with others’ to direct and
record the performance of its senior managers. The scheme is designed to ensure
managers work within a common framework, aligned to the public transport
provider’s brand values. It combines elements, including training needs, past
performance and personal development plans in a single document. The scheme is
being rolled out across the company and will eventually be used by 250
managers. Â www.arriva.co.uk
