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 18 th 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 4 th 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 ([email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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.