Moving On magazine Careers and Qualifications for School Leavers

A Honda apprenticeship could literally be just the job when it comes to making your automotive career wishes come true. With Honda the possibilities are endless, truly. Founded in the late 1940s the Japanese company has become a multinational corporation and one of the automotive industry’s hardest hitters. It produces an enormous range of quality products: cars, motorcycles, outboard boat ... Read More »

If you’re looking for automotive careers, check out Central College Nottingham for what really could be the journey of your lifetime. Are you car mad? Do you have ambitions of working within the automotive industry? There are a range of jobs open to trainees who want to forge a career in the automotive retail and repair sector. All you need ... Read More »

Think there’s only one way to get into the automotive industry? Think again. BMW apprentice Mark Mace discusses his unconventional career path. BY Francesca Moll More and more people are considering a career in the motor industry. The sector employs nearly half a million people across 65,000 businesses in the UK, covering a range of careers from technical to management ... Read More »

A string of industry awards helped automotive apprentice Ben Eaton grab the job of his dreams – painting what is destined to be one of the leading cars in this year’s F1™ World Championship. By SAM WORTH BMW Automotive Apprentice of the year 2009; Bodyshop magazine Young Painter of the Year 2010 (runner-up in 2008); WorldSkills Bronze medallist 2011 and ... Read More »

Don’t know your NVQs from your CSEs or wondering what the NQF and QCF are? Don’t worry, this simple guide to vocational qualifications will help you bust through the jargon. BY SAM WORTH When people talk about qualifications, they are likely to be familiar with the likes of GCSEs, A-levels and university degrees. But if you ask the same person ... Read More »