STAFF NEWS

Doncaster GTA would like to welcome our new members of staff:

Ian Bissell - Tutor

Andrew Hefford - Logistic Instructor

Mark Pettinger - Construction Tutor

BABY NEWS

Charlotte McLaughlin from our Administration Team is currently on maternity leave following the safe arrival of a beautiful baby boy on the 18th June, 2018 named Sidney George McLaughlin. Charlotte is due to return to work in March, 2019. Also John McGilloway from our Sales & Marketing Department welcomed a gorgeous baby girl Addiah Mary McGilloway on the 4th October, 2018. Congratulations to the new mums and dads on their new additions.

We would like to say a big thank you to the following construction learners who attend our Sheffield site once a

week , Harry Smith-White, Oscar Sewell, Dylan Biney, James Hall and Lewis Charter, along with their Tutor

Mr Mark Pettinger who together came up with the idea of designing and displaying a giant poppy in the aid

of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day.

Lest we forget 1918 - 2018

IMI SEMINARS

Doncaster GTA is pleased to announce we are now the designated IMI Member association for this area. The member association

events are free technical seminars held in the evenings on a monthly basis. The seminars cover various technical topics, such as

Battery Management, Hybrid, Engine Management and are delivered by industry professionals. The events are open to both IMI and

non IMI members, apprentices and other technicians. The events are a very easy way to contribute to both your continual professional

development (CPD) and off the job training. Keep an eye out on our website, Twitter, and notice boards around the centres , as we

regularly post updates, courses and availability. We also live stream some of the events and demonstrations that are happening within

our centres. Alternatively contact our Tutor Alec Besant (alecbesant@doncastergta.co.uk or 01302 832831 ) for further information.

Please feel free to invite your managers and colleagues to these events.

OTHER NEWS

Christmas Jumper day

Doncaster GTA are having a Christmas jumper week in

aid of Save the Children from Monday 10th

December 2018 - Friday 14th December.

2018 Everyone who joins in and donates to

take part will be making the world better with

a sweater.

Macmillan Coffee week Doncaster GTA held a MacMillan coffee morning on both our sites week commencing 24th September 2018.

We raised £230.10!

We would like to thank everyone who contributed their time baking and also everyone who bought a cake and donated. We look forward to doing it all again next year.

Doncaster GTA is now an official drop off point for this

years Hallam FM Mission Christmas. This will be our second

year of being an official drop off point for this great cause.

They require new and unwrapped gifts suitable for children

and young people aged 0-18years old. The Closing date is

Friday 14th December 2018, just drop your gift off with us

and we will do the rest. For more information please contact

us on 01302 832831 or go to the Hallam FM website.

Autumn/Winter 2018

WELL DONE TO ALL FULL FRAMEWORK ACHIEVERS The following students have achieved their full Level 2 or Level 3 Apprentice Framework:- Carl Hughes - MotorTech Direct Ltd Thomas Knighton - VC Restorations Jade Charlesworth - Mick Jackson & Co Christopher Haynes - Jock Sergison Garage Ltd Jordan Slater - Stadium Garage Ltd Samuel Whittaker - Stadium Garage Ltd Callum Arnold - Westmoreland Group Liam Wootton - T. Hayselden & Sons Ltd Rhys Burton - T. Hayselden & Sons Ltd Samuel Smith - DMS Bradley Foxwell - Alton Cars Ltd Jack Glasby - Pelican DAF Joshua Mossman - Multiquip Doncaster Dominik Stachniuk - CPS Bodyshop Aairun Tennant - Gray & Adams Doncaster Ltd Aaron Copley - Trend Motor Services William Smedley - Source Sound Ltd David Holmes - Hoyle Hill MOT Centre Samuel Thirlwell - PP Engineering Byzid Miah - Rosedale Garage Jacek Majewski - C & S Cars Doncaster Ltd Mykey Wills - GR Millward Jordan Packham - GR Millward Bradley Lee - A & R Motor Services Ltd Daniel Major - East lane MOT Centre Georgia Brittan-Clark - Hayselden VW Callum Johnson - Queensbridge PSV Ltd Lewis Wilson - Gray & Adams Luke Banton - Wilco Motorsave Jordan North - The Jag Specialist Matthew Stacey - Swinmex Yorkshire Ltd Owen Hoult - JA’s Auto Services Ltd Cameron Walton - M & G Service Station Niall Colclough - Hollings Auto Services Samuel Drury - Commercial Vehicle Logistics Imogen Levick - Cartwright Conversions David Sadler - Archway Motors Bethan Sparrow - Trackwork Daniel Ostcliffe - Demex Ltd Kesson Wyld - John Hudson Trailers Ltd Jack Falconer - Damas Chesterfield Ltd Nicholas Wilson - AE Wilson Bradey Cawkwell - RT Keadwell Group Haroon Hussain - Lineside Repairs Mark Bell - Victoria Cars

NEED HELP FINDING STAFF - APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT

Recruitment has started regarding the July 2019 school leavers, there are lots of eager young people waiting to start their Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle, Body Repair, Parts Department and Business Studies.

If you are looking to increase your workshop/office staff, you may wish to consider taking on an apprentice, please contact Neil Corfield or John McGilloway on Doncaster 01302 832831 or Sheffield 01142 751751 for further information.

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE RATE FROM APRIL 2019

£8.21 an hour for workers aged 25 and over. £7.70 an hour for workers aged 21 to 24 £6.15an hour for workers aged 18 to 20. £4.35 an hour for workers under 18. £3.90 For Apprentices (*)

(* This rate is for apprentices under 19 or those in the first year of their

apprenticeship.)

For further information see:- www.gov.uk

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

We are pleased to announce that the new GTA website is now up and running so visit www.doncastergta.co.uk, don't forget to check it out

for the latest news and events, also follow us on Facebook -Doncaster GTA, Twitter –The GTA@UseGTA and Instagram-use_GTA to

find out the latest news and live streams, also courses that have spaces available and events that we will be attending.

HYBRID COURSES

Course Content:

• Identification of the components that make up the hybrid system

• Construction and function of battery modules

• Construction and function of hybrid motors

• Construction and function of associated hybrid components

• Safety precautions to be taken before carrying out any maintenance and repair

procedures

• Identification of high voltage cabling and associated components

• Precautions required when working with hybrid components

• Procedures required to make the hybrid system safe before carrying out repair

activities

• Appropriate methods to re-instate vehicles after repairs affecting hybrid systems

• Additional tools and equipment required to carry out work on hybrid vehicles

For further information on this and other ATA courses please contact Mr Neil Corfield or Mr John McGilloway on 01302 832831 or via email: admin@doncastergta.co.uk

As from the 1st May 2017 Doncaster Group Training Association Limited is now

registered on RoATP. To be eligible to deliver apprenticeship training for apprenticeships

that start on 1 May 2017, or after, organisations must be listed on the register of

apprenticeship training providers (RoATP).

Organisations that are listed on the RoATP have been through an application process with the ESFA that considers due diligence, capability, quality and financial health to assess training providers capability to deliver high-quality apprenticeship training. New Training Levy and how will it affect you?

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01302 832831 or VIA EMAIL:

admin@doncastergta.co.uk

GDPR - DATA PROTECTION

For any company that collects and handles data are you aware of the changes that came into force on the 25th May 2018? Don’t get caught out as you

could receive a hefty fine, if you are unsure visit the government website for more information.

ATA All ATA registered individuals are skilled, tested and regulated. The ATA scheme is governed by The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) who are the professional association and Sector Skills Council for the retail automotive industry. Accredited Individuals To become ATA registered an individual must pass a series of comprehensive and rigorous knowledge and practical assessments. To ensure that the individual keeps up-to-date with the latest technological advances they are required to undertake a re-accreditation every three years. Accredited individuals and the business that employ them, have demonstrated that they are committed to providing customers with the highest level of technical expertise and professional standards. What ATA routes do we offer? Vehicle Inspection (Approved by Vosa) Diagnostic Technician (Approved by Vosa) Service Technician Refrigerant Handler Senior Paint Technician Paint Technician VDA Part A Service Technician Motorcycle

MOT QUALIFICATIONS

Coming soon our new MOT Qualifications

Our MOT qualification offer consists of Tester courses in both Light Vehicle (classes 4 and 7) and Motorcycle (classes 1 and 2) and the Test Centre Management qualification.

Current MOT testers are now required to undertake a minimum of 3 hours’ annual training, to remain up-to-date with best practice methods. All testers must complete an MOT annual assessment, based on this DVSA specification, to maintain their professional status.

OUR MOT QUALIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• IMI Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (classes 4 and 7)

• IMI Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (classes 1 and 2)

• IMI Level 3 Award MOT Test Centre Management For more details please contact Mr John McGilloway or Mr Neil Corfield on 01302 832831

GTA PRESENTATION EVENING

Another successful presentation evening was held at Doncaster GTA recently to celebrate apprentices who have been success-ful in achieving their Apprenticeship Framework Certificates. We would also like to thank all the vehicle owners for taking the time to share their expertise, skills and knowledge and of course their beautiful vehicles. Good luck to all the learners who received their Apprenticeship Framework Certificate. Congratulations to David Sadler for winning the prize draw. Checkout our Facebook page for more pictures and live streams of some of our demonstrations.

DRIVER CPC PERIODIC TRAINING We have passed our first major milestone for Driver CPC training. As of September 2014 all LGV drivers should be in possession of a Driver Qualification Card to prove they have carried out the required 35 hours of Driver CPC approved training, if they are driving professionally. Once issued this card should be carried when driving an in-scope LGV commercially. The courses continue to be well attended with the programming of 5-day block courses throughout the year, which have been very well attended, some fully-booked. The block courses have attracted mainly LGV licence holders wanting to return to the industry as well as other operatives who require Driver CPC training ‘all in one go’.

TRANSPORT MANAGER CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE (CPC) The Transport Manager CPC course continues to be well attended, and have returned good pass rates – especially for those candidates who undertake a ten-day study course. One recent alteration has been the extension to the Passenger (PCV) study course from the previous 3 days tuition offered, increasing upto the first 4 days of study, this option is available on every course. We programmed a full ten-day study course for Passenger candidates in preparation for the CPC exams. We intend to offer the full study course for Passenger delegates at least once a year, dependant on demand.

TRANSPORT MANAGER 2-DAY REFRESHER COURSE We have noticed a demand for CPC refresher courses through various channels. These courses are programmed on request at mutual convenience and can be tailored to meet individual organisation’s needs. Course content can include such subjects as: Drivers’ Hours Rules, Operator Licensing, Working Time Directive, Vehicle Maintenance and many more modules. Sometimes Transport Managers are requesting this refresher training on a voluntary basis to keep up to date. The Certificates issued to course delegates are recognised by official bodies such as the Traffic Commissioners Central Licensing Office as verification of attendance on a legitimate Refresher course. For enquiries regarding transport & logistics courses contact Charlotte McLaughlin or Annette Scott.

ADR (CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD)

ADR Initial and Refresher courses are still proving popular at Doncaster GTA. We are seeing a steady rise in course bookings for the monthly Initial courses and also the bi-monthly Refresher courses for current ADR licence holders. We are also still offering Driver CPC accreditation whilst attending an ADR course, just a reminder you can claim up to 28 hours (four days) towards your DCPC Periodic Training if attending an Initial ADR course and 7 hours (one day) towards Periodic Training if booked on a Refresher course.

DGSA TRAINING COURSE The Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors (DGSA) course is starting to increase in popularity. This course prepares candidates for their DGSA exams and are programmed quarterly. The open-book exams are sat at various locations nationwide and the course covers the important ADR legislation, including mock exams and the correct referencing techniques to be used. For enquiries regarding transport & logistics courses contact Charlotte McLaughlin or Annette Scott.

FORK LIFT TRUCK AND DRIVER TRAINING

Refresher Training Why is it necessary? The HSE strongly recommend operators have regular refresher training. This has added benefits for the employ-er and their employees. For the employer it maintains good working standards and for the employee it keeps their skills which they were taught on basic training up to date, also to maintain good driving habits.

Fork Lift Truck training is available at our Sheffield branch for competitive prices call us on 0114 2751751 or 01302 832831