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Foundations for the future

A four phase plan to significantly re-develop the Academy site over the next three years is well underway. A brand new, ‘eco-friendly’ building will house workshops for mechanical and electrical apprentice training, as well as a fitness centre and breakout rooms and communal areas, plus a bespoke training facility for sector product training. This will be supported by S&B’s industry partners, which will assist with the internal design of the new building, equipment provision, training systems and vehicles.

Early 2011 will see a major cosmetic facelift of the cladding on all existing buildings to reflect S&B’s modern brand identity and also during that year, the final phase hopes to see the completion of the campus by the closing of Princess Street to allow unhindered access to all buildings.

ATA expansion

Responding to increased industry demand for Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) assessments, S&B has expanded its facilities with a dedicated section for testing vehicle damage assessors.

The Academy has grown by a further 1,137sq m to facilitate extra capacity for carrying out ATA assessments, in particular, for technicians from the body repair sector. Many insurance companies have specified that approved repairers in their networks must have industry accredited technicians and the ATA scheme satisfies this requirement.

Work is underway to construct two new workshops complete with specialist accident damage equipment later this year. One will be set up to provide training on body and paint while the other will be dedicated to mechanical and engineering training. A new module to the ATA scheme is vehicle parts and a dedicated parts counter is being built which will be used in future testing of parts staff.

S&B now offers the full suite of ATA assessments and is the only organisation in the West of England to do so. Further information about ATA can be found at www.automotivetechnician.org.uk.