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Warehouse Technology Group open day 22nd May

Pathway to Apprenticeship 15 April

The next Pathway to Apprenticeship programme for 16-18 year olds starts on 15th April.

New DGDT photo card certification

From Monday 29th October 2012 SQA will be issuing the new DGDT photo card certification when a course has been sat after 22nd October 2012 or a replacement certificate is requested.

Apprenticeship Grant revised

The government has revised the eligibility criteria for its Apprenticeship Grant for Employers so that businesses of up to 1,000 employees can now take advantage of the £1,500 payment for up to 10 new apprentices.

VOSA remind drivers about Driver CPC deadline

VOSA enforcement officers are handing out leaflets reminding drivers about the need to complete their Driver CPC training before the deadline or risk a £1,000 fine.

Foundation Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The National Skills Academy for Logistics has teamed up with Coventry University to offer a Foundation Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. It will start in September 2012 at Mantra Learning in Manchester, and the way it is delivered is different: it is being designed specially to fit learning with living.

The Foundation Degree normally takes two years to complete and is split into three parts - a Certificate and then a Diploma of Higher Education - and finally, a Foundation Degree which can lead on to an Honours Degree with an extra year of studying.

Looming driver shortage - the evidence behind the concerns

The UK is facing a looming driver shortage for Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) that risks holding back economic recovery, according to a report released by Skills for Logistics.

New online enquiry service for professional drivers

The new online driver enquiry service, developed by DSA, has just been launched to allow lorry, bus and coach drivers working towards Driver CPC to go online to check records of the periodic training they've done.

New First Aid at Work courses

Mantra now offers a complete suite of HSE approved First Aid at Work courses including annual refreshers and re-qualification.

Driver CPC Price Freeze

Pathway to Apprenticeships courses

If you are aged 16-18 and looking to start an apprenticeship in motor vehicle maintenance or warehousing, then a Pathway to Apprenticeship course with Mantra Learning is the perfect place to start. You will gain some extra qualifications and learn some real skills that you will be able to use from day one of your apprenticeship.

New Road Haulage CPC Refresher Course

Mantra has introduced a 2-day course which is aimed at transport managers who already hold a Road Haulage CPC qualification but may be unaware of the many changes to legislation that have since been introduced. It provides a detailed knowledge of the rules and regulations applicable to road haulage in the UK and Europe. It also provides an update on the latest industry best practice.

UK drivers need to pick up speed or Britain could face empty shelves

On 18^th October 2011, key industry leaders and training providers heard that unless the UK's more than 400,000 freight drivers pick up momentum on the mandatory Driver CPC training, Britain may be facing a gap of 30% fewer drivers when the first five year cycle completes in September 2014.

Professional drivers urged to exchange their paper driving licence

From 18 October bus, coach and lorry drivers holding a British paper driving licence are asked to exchange it for a photocard licence in order to receive their driver qualification card (DQC) at no cost.

Saturday Driver CPC courses

We know it's a busy time of year and the last thing you want is to take drivers off the road to catch upon their Driver CPC training. That's why we have introduced Saturday courses to avoid disruption to the working week.

Driver CPC deadline

All LGV drivers are required by law to complete 35 hours JAUPT approved training every 5 years. Now is the time to act. The later you leave it, the greater the chance of not completing the required training by the September 2014 deadline and risk losing your ability to drive.

Driving Britain's Economy UK drivers need to pick up speed or Britain could face empty shelves

The projection for Driver CPC training shows that unless our operators change the speed with which they are training their drivers, the UK will face a fall in drivers by 30% by 2014.

Fatal fork lift truck accidents fall by 69%

Provisional workplace accident figures from the Health & Safety Executive show just five British workers were killed by fork lift trucks during 2009/10; down from a peak of 16 as recently as 2006/7.

Apprenticeship vacancies

Mantra Learning is constantly on the look out for good candidates looking to start an Apprenticeship with a local employer. Visit our Vacancies page for the current opportunities.

New: Under 17 driving school

Young people from 14 years old can learn to drive in a safe environment.