A Bristol-based training academy has attained a record achievement rate for its Advanced Automotive technician apprentices.

 

S&B Automotive Academy on Princess Street, Bedminster, attained an achievement rate of 91%, smashing national attainment levels which currently stands at 70%.

 

The academy, which specialises in training apprentices for the motor industry, offers a variety of apprenticeships including light vehicle technician, heavy vehicle technician, motorcycle maintenance, vehicle body repairer plus other vital qualifications now required by the automotive industry including Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA).

 

Chief Executive Jon Winter said: ““Our pass rate this year is really something to be proud of. We have been offering training for 30 years now and have gained the reputation as being the best academy in the UK and our latest pass rate proves this.

 

“As cars become more sophisticated so the need to be able to diagnose the problems and fix them has become more technical.

 

“Not only that with a drop in new car sales due to the recession means people are having to repair their existing cars instead. This has lead to a greater need for skilled car technicians.

 

“We offer companies the chance to take on technicians who are learning the latest developments in the motor industry as they work, while the apprentices are given hands-on experience as well as a salary.”

 

The academy currently trains 600 apprentices, aged between 16 and 24, per year and offers a range of apprenticeships providing varied career paths within the motor industry.

 

For information on training on offer at S&B Automotive visit the website on www.sandbaa.com or call: 0117 953 3001.