Apprenticeship News & Analysis

Tolman Apprenticeship Program Incorporates 3D Printing and CAD Skills

Ollie Priestley, a 29-year-old apprentice at Tolman, is training as a 'heritage vehicle technician,' gaining skills in modern classic car restoration. His program includes advanced technologies like 3D printing and computer-aided design (CAD). This three-year level three apprenticeship, introduced in 2018, replaces the previous level two and three programs. Additionally, government data shows a nearly 25% decrease in level two intermediate apprenticeships over the past year, with a shift towards higher level apprenticeships, highlighting the evolving nature of trade skills education.