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RAJINDER CHIBBRA – TRAINING DIRECTOR

I have over 30 years’ experience at WGTA .  My role involves all aspects of Management and I have an excellent team to support me. I am also responsible for supporting learners and employers from recruitment and throughout the training programme to achievement and progression.

I am the designated Safeguarding Officer and my skills include: Pastoral Support, Counselling and Information Advice & Guidance.

I have a passion for the development of young people and meeting employer needs.  Through continued professional development, I have acquired a range of qualifications to help me provide a bespoke service to all that I work with.

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RAY LEWIS – ASSESSOR/MENTOR/TUTOR

After more than 24 years working in a prestige German car dealership, I moved into Further Education.

I have been in FE for 15 years now, delivering and assessing Apprenticeship Frameworks and more recently, trail blazed the new Apprentice Standard for a prestige British car manufacturer.

I have extensive experience of working with multiple Awarding bodies and Learning Management systems.

I hold both DTLLS (achieved through Warwick University) and QTLS teaching qualifications, along with numerous Automotive technical qualifications, through my dealership life and further education CPD (continued professional development).

I am also qualified in End Point Assessment for Light Vehicle and as a Lead Internal Verifier.

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ROY KIRK – MOTOR VEHICLE TUTOR

I started my career in the Motor Vehicle Industry, through a WGTA apprenticeship forty years ago and worked for several dealerships, gaining my full Level 3 City and Guilds and RTITB certificate, before moving into Further Education fifteen years ago.

I was fortunate enough to restart the Motor Vehicle department at a local College whilst gaining my Teaching and Assessing qualifications, DTTLS and A1 Assessor award

My trade background varies from largely well known Car dealerships to some Heavy Goods fleet repairs and spells at Accident repair centres, gaining extensive manufacturers training and experience.

I have been in the FE sector for Fifteen years,  delivering and assessing Apprenticeships and full time courses.

I continue to develop my own skills through CPD and am currently working on my IQA qualification.