SummitSkills鈥� chief executive Keith Marshall has hailed planned government training reforms as 鈥渁 huge step forward鈥�, as outlined directives look set to benefit the building services engineering sector.

Reforms within the Skills Strategy White Paper include:

  • free training to qualify workers to Level 2;
  • the age cap in the Modern Apprentice scheme being lifted to allow people of 25+ to train;
  • support for Level 3 training to enhance technician and higher craft skills.

Also in the pipeline are plans that will see Sector Skills Councils working with the Learning & Skills Council and the DTI to sign agreements for joint skills action strategies.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor